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When Can You Fire an Employee for Off-the-Clock Behavior?
By Laura Strachan, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Juan Williams -- the veteran NPR reporter was recently fired for making comments about his fear of flying when there is a Muslim on the aircraft. Helen Thomas...
Unpaid Internships: Tread Carefully
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
So, your business is tightening its belt. Hiring has slowed down, yet, you still need the extra hands on board. You've heard about working with...
Small Biz: Yes, You Can Negotiate With Credit Card Companies
By Neetal Parekh | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Swipe fees, interchange fees, hidden costs, and complex fee structures can make credit cards a form of payment you hope your customers do leave home...
5 Ways to Protect Customer Information
By Neetal Parekh | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Consumers often face a choice in supporting a small business or larger corporation for products and services. And while small businesses know they...
What Is a Franchise License?
By Neetal Parekh | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Budding entrepreneurs can start a business from scratch or they can choose to represent an already-established brand. When a business owner 'buys' a...
4 Steps to Planning a Charity Raffle
By Neetal Parekh | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Conducting a charity raffle may be an ingenious cash flow solution for your non-profit organization. Especially if a generous supporter has donated an...