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Employers Should Beware Indoor Heat Injuries
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Things are changing in California, and employers better be prepared. New weather patterns and select burgeoning career paths have created the necessity for...
Top 3 Legal Tips for Office Romances
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Ah, love at work. Perhaps it's inevitable, given the amount of time we spend in the office. But coworker relationships can give small business owners fits....
Top 5 Trade Secret Concerns for Small Businesses
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Chances are, you started your small business either because you had something (an idea, a product, or a service) that no one else had, or because you could...
3 Equity Tips Every Startup Founder Should Know
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Marry in haste, repent at leisure. The producers of The Bachelorette might disagree, but the vast majority of corporate founders would whole-heartedly nod...
When Is a Contractor Not a Contractor?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
When is a contractor not a contractor? According to the law, it's when the worker is actually an employee. With the advent of the gig economy, (Uber, Door...
What Are the Costs of Misclassifying Contractors?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Hiring independent contractors, as opposed to full-time employees, can benefit your small business. You can be more flexible as you expand, bring in...