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SEXUAL ASSAULT

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Sexual contact that is the result of force upon an unwilling participant, e.g. rape. … [Read more...]

SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT

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A written contract between the company and the shareholder (or potential shareholder) of the company which states the rules and manner in which actions concerning the shares shall be conducted. For example, there may be a right for the company to buy the shares from the shareholder first before they are offered to a third party. See also buy-sell agreement … [Read more...]

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

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Unwelcome sexual advances or conduct on the job that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment. Sexual harassing behavior ranges from repeated offensive jokes to a workplace full of pornography to outright sexual assault. Sexual harassment is prohibited by the federal Civil Rights Act of 1991 as well as state laws. … [Read more...]

SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

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Meetings of the shareholders of a corporation for reporting purposes or voting. Elections are usually held at an annual shareholders meetings, frequently accomplished with proxy votes. … [Read more...]

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