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Do Your Board Members Pose a Security Risk?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
When it comes to risk management, corporate board members may be surprised (and dismayed) to know that they themselves pose security risks to the business,...
Independent Contractor? IRS Looks at 20 Factors
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
How do you know if you've hired an independent contractor or an employee? The IRS has a nifty list of factors to help you figure it out. It's important to...
For Veterans, SBA to Waive Express Loan Fees
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Good news for veterans-turned-entrepreneurs looking for small business financing. The federal government has launched a new program to get former service...
Legal to Ban Recording Conversations at Work?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
A judge with the National Labor Relations board recently upheld Whole Foods' ban on recording employees at work. What can employers learn from the ruling? The...
What's Considered Workplace Retaliation?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Employers are often in the dark when it comes to what is considered workplace retaliation. Bosses often don't realize that a cold shoulder here and a verbal...
10 Legal Tips for Small Businesses on Twitter
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Twitter's IPO is the talk of Wall Street today, but many small businesses are still on the fence about Twitter's effectiveness. According to The Wall...