Employee Records, Your Business, and the Law

Monday March, 31 in Legal by Glenn Phillips

When you own and operate your own business you need to keep many legal records. Here's why maintaining employee records is important and the strict legal requirements that must be met.

How To Protect Your Business From Data Breaches

Tuesday March, 04 in Legal by Greg Coleman

In the wake of news that cyber thieves stole credit and debit card data from over 100 million Target shoppers, businesses owners across the country are wondering what they can do to prevent a data breach.

4 Law Technology Trends To Watch For in 2014

Wednesday February, 19 in Legal by Dustin Christensen

Law firms can take advantage of technology to offer their clients, including small business owners, more efficient legal services in the year ahead.

The Right To Refuse Service? Businesses and Discrimination

Tuesday February, 04 in Legal by Louis Marlin

We’ve all seen signs posted in restaurants and shops announcing that management “reserves the right to refuse service.” How can businesses refuse service? Who can they refuse it to? Who can’t they refuse to serve?

Do You Have To Pay Employees For Holidays?

Friday December, 20 in Legal by Glenn Phillips

The holiday season is here and many employees are looking forward to time off work. As a company, though, do you know what the legal requirements are for paying employees when they’re not at work?

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Wellness Programs and Overstepping Your Boundaries in the Workplace
Monday December 02 in Legal by Jeffrey Phillips
Wellness programs are becoming more common as companies strive to reduce healthcare costs. However, companies should be cautious of taking action that could upset their employees or put them at a disadvantage in the workplace Read More
Changes To Tax Laws Hit U.S. Citizens Living Abroad
Friday November 29 in Legal by Louis Marlin
A new law designed to prevent illegal tax evasion, called The Foreign Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), may have a detrimental impact on U.S. citizens who are living perfectly legally in foreign countries. Read More
Why the U.S. Needs Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Tuesday November 26 in Legal by Glenn Phillips
Lagging a bit behind the rest of the world, the U.S. currently has no laws requiring paid maternity and paternity leave. Would the U.S. benefit from paid maternity and paternity leave? Read More
Can Businesses Enact Anti-Nepotism Rules?
Friday November 08 in Legal by Glenn Phillips
Many companies choose to enact anti-nepotism policies to ensure that fairness and cooperation remains the focus of their business. Here's some points your business should keep in mind when developing it's nepotism policies. Read More
Non-Compete Agreements – Are They Any Use?
Wednesday November 06 in Legal by Jeffrey Phillips
With the right to earn a living without restrictions being so well protected, businesses should first examine their intention and purpose when having employees sign non-compete agreements. Read More
Protect Your Business: Get Smart with Intellectual Property
Monday October 14 in Legal by Megan Totka
Small businesses and big corporations alike can be vulnerable to patent trolls, which is why it’s becoming more important that any business takes preemptive measures to protect themselves against these kinds of threats. Read More
Independent Contractor Versus Employee - What's the Difference?
Tuesday October 01 in Legal by Kyle Bachus
The people you hire can make or break your business – but so can the way they’re employed. There’s a big difference between hiring a full-time employee and working with an independent contractor. Read More
Do Unpaid Security Bag Checks Violate the Flsa?
Monday September 30 in Legal by Shanon Carson
Workers have a reasonable expectation to get paid for the work they do, and the Fair Labor Standards Act provides protections to ensure workers receive proper payment. Read More