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Are Seasonal Employees Entitled to Overtime?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
The sun is shining, and it's finally getting warm out there - it's almost summer! Many businesses tend to pick up extra customers over the hot summer months,...
Batali's Restaurants Sued Over Waiters' Tips
By Robin Enos | Last updated on
Restaurant owners, if you thought you would avoid employee wage claims if you duplicated Iron Chef America champ Mario Batali's tip pool, think...
Are Employee Handbooks Enforceable Contracts?
By Robin Enos | Last updated on
When will the law consider an employee handbook the company gave out on Day One a contract enforceable against the employer? If an employee handbook,...
Shoplifters: What Are Your Legal Rights?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
If you run a business that is open to the public, one of your main concerns may be shoplifting, which costs retailers millions of dollars in lost revenue every...
How to Hire Summer, Seasonal Employees
By Robin Enos | Last updated on
Business spikes in summertime for some companies, at the holidays for others. Whenever the work crunch comes, companies need to add seasonal employees. Busy...
Can Eminent Domain Actually Help My Business?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
People generally think eminent domain is a bad thing, as they picture property owners being forcibly removed from their long-time homes. But it doesn't have...