3 Reasons Your Consultancy Should be Incorporated

Tuesday July, 18 in Legal by Chitraparna Sinha

It seems simple for consultants or freelancers to work as a “self-employed professional” for tax purposes. However, incorporation has its benefits for a small business owner.

What Employers Should Know About Mandating Flu Shots

Tuesday September, 27 in Legal by Veselina Dzhingarova

So many companies out there now consider making employees get flu vaccines whenever the season comes. The problem is that implementing the requirement means that the company has to take into account various different things.

Can I Sue Over a Negative Review Online?

Tuesday October, 21 in Legal by Austin Tighe

When it comes to online reviews, most business owners have had to deal with a negative review. So how do you deal with these negative reviews, especially when it starts affecting your business?

Can You Ask Employees to Answer Emails After Hours?

Wednesday September, 17 in Legal by Greg Coleman

With smartphones allowing access to work emails 24/7, the inability to escape work is adding unnecessary stress to workers. But can employers expect or ask their workers to read emails once the working day is over?

Hot Stuff: Workplace Temperatures and Employee Rights

Monday August, 25 in Legal by Glenn Phillips

When it comes to the temperature in the workplace, it's hard to please everyone. But do workers have any legal rights when it comes to workplace temperatures?

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You Can’t Wear That! Dress Codes, the Workplace, and the Law
Friday July 18 in Legal by Glenn Phillips
The clothes you wear to work depend a lot on the job you have. Whether you’re required to wear a uniform or simply stick to company guidelines on dress and personal grooming, most businesses have a preferred style. Read More
Tips for Hiring Unpaid Interns
Monday June 09 in Legal by Shanon Carson
More lawsuits than ever are being filed against businesses that fail to comply with the law regarding unpaid interns. As a result, if your company hires unpaid interns, you need to ensure it's doing so legally. Read More
How to Carry Out Legal Background Checks Before and After Hiring
Wednesday June 04 in Legal by Shanon Carson
When hiring new employees, businesses may want to learn more about an applicant's work history, education or criminal record. While this is legal, if you don't follow some of these guidelines you could end up in hot water. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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? Read More
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? Read More