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Enacted in 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires certain employers to provide unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying medical and family situations.

FMLA mandates that employees of all genders receive at least 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within 12 months of giving birth, adopting a child or becoming a foster parent. Employees affected by personal or family illnesses are also protected under FMLA.

Employees with immediate family affected by military service (e.g., called to active duty or injured in the line of duty) may take 12 to 26 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave depending on the circumstances.

Employees may also receive FMLA leave leading up to a pregnancy if they suffer from a related “serious health condition” that requires inpatient medical care or ongoing treatment by a healthcare provider. This includes severe morning sickness.

However, employers can require employees use

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Key Takeaways:

• Tortious interference occurs when a third party intentionally disrupts a contractual or business relationship, leading to economic harm.
• There are two types: tortious interference with a contract and tortious interference with a business relationship.
• Essential elements of a claim include a valid contract or relationship, knowledge by the defendant, intent to interfere, actual interference, inappropriate conduct, and damages.
• Defenses to tortious interference claims include justification, privilege, and lack of intent.
• Some exceptions exist, such as privileged interference when acting in a legitimate business interest.
• Legal consequences include compensatory and punitive damages, as well as equitable relief.
• Preventive measures include contractual

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What Are Tag Along Rights?

Tag along rights or "co-sale rights" are legal agreements that guarantee minority stakeholders the right to sell their shares in the company at the same time and under the same conditions as the majority stakeholder. These rights are often used when companies are founded and capitalized because it protects investors and encourages them to buy the company's stock at an early stage. This is especially true for most angel investors, who won't even think of joining unless there are tag along rights.

Why Are Tag Along Rights Important?

Tag along rights protect minority stakeholders by giving them a certain amount of control over their own investments. If a principal stakeholder of the company liquidates its share, smaller investors won't get a bad deal. In simple words: If Investor A is selling their interest in the company, Investor B gets to sell their interest

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Key Takeaways

• New business owners need a range of internal, external, and compliance-related business documents to operate legally and efficiently.
• Organizational documents like business plans, mission statements, and corporate resolutions help define and support a company’s operations.
• External communications such as business letters, memos, and proposals establish credibility and maintain professionalism.
• Employee and HR-related documentation—including handbooks, evaluations, and onboarding packets—are vital for internal management.
• Digital-era essentials like email policies, website disclaimers, and online agreements enhance customer transparency and compliance.

One of the most difficult parts of starting a business, and one of the least intuitive, is the paperwork piece.

To help alleviate some of that mystery, we've put together a list of some of the most important business documents that will give you a quick

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