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How to Sponsor a Foreign Worker for a Green Card
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
The United States was built through the hard work of immigrants and almost every person in this country descends from immigrants. If you are a business owner,...
Top 5 Hourly Pay Issues for Small Businesses
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Don't short-change your hourly employees. Not only is it unfair to your workers, but an employer could also face hefty fines and other legal consequences for...
Biz Owner Fights $1M Phone Bill, And Wins.
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Michael Smith was facing a $1 Million phone bill from AT&T. Smith's company phone line was hacked and fraudulent calls racked up a steep bill. AT&T...
Is Your Small Business Exempt from OSHA?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
The Occupational Safety and Health Act covers most businesses that have employees. It has specific rules and regulations but it also specifies a number of...
Son Sues Mom, Pop for Overtime at Family Biz
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
You can choose your employees, but you can't choose your family members. This has been a hard lesson for a New York City mom-and-pop ice cream shop owner. You...
FL Lifeguard Fired Over Liability Concerns
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Florida lifeguard Tomas Lopez was fired after he tried to save a man's life -- an example of how a company's fear of liability can sometimes make waves and...