What Goes into a Severance Agreement?
Don’t make terminating employees any harder than it already is. Review the basic components your creative agency’s severance agreements should include.
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New Rules for Severance Agreements
The NLRB ruled typical language in confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses to be illegal. Determine if you need to revisit your severance agreements.
Increase Your Fees if Clients Seek Changes in Your Agency’s Contracts
Changes to your standard contract mean your creative agency needs to adjust its pricing accordingly. Learn how to get more value out of your contracts.
Good Writing in Contracts Matters for Agencies
You don’t need a legal dictionary to write enforceable contracts. Clear language can differentiate your agency and drive more value for you and your clients.
Best Practices When Terminating Employees
Firing employees is never fun, but you can mitigate the legal risks with the right processes. Review these best termination practices for creative agencies.
How to Leverage Legal to Boost Your Agency’s Profits
Creative agencies are always seeking to boost profitability. One overlooked strategy is to view legal as a tool to create value, not just an overhead cost.
Find and Keep Top Talent With More Creative Incentive Programs
Most agencies can’t match the salaries and bonuses offered at bigger tech companies, but discover other incentives you can offer to attract and keep talent.
Should You Include a Non-Compete or Non-Solicit Clause in Your Employee Contracts?
When used properly, non-compete and non-solicit clauses can protect your creative agency. Learn when to include them and when they’re actually enforceable.
What’s the Right Fee Structure and Billing Model for Your Agency?
The same fee structure won’t work for every engagement. Learn more about various billing models to determine if you’re capturing as much value as possible.
Key Criteria for Evaluating Your Agency’s Service Agreements and SOWs
Review this list of key criteria when evaluating your MSAs and SOWs to protect your agency and ensure you get paid if a client relationship goes south.
New Seattle Ordinance Impacts Independent Contractor Work
A new Seattle ordinance will impact any business using independent contractors who live and work within the city. Learn how to comply and avoid penalties.
Is Your Agency Meeting Remote Worker Requirements?
States were lax on remote worker requirements throughout the pandemic, but they’re starting to crack down. Learn how your agency can remain compliant.
