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Legal to Deny an Employee's Vacation Request?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
If you offer your employees vacation time, you may be wondering whether and when you can deny a vacation request. To answer this question, you must understand...
When Do You Need a Small Business Attorney?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
When do you need a small business attorney, and what do you ask an attorney to figure out if they're the perfect fit for your company? As a small business,...
What Is a Reasonable Accommodation?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
You likely know about the American with Disabilities Act and your duty to accommodate disabled employees, but exactly, what is a reasonable...
Forcing Employees to Take Time Off
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Employee vacation policies can vary depending on your business. Some employers choose to have no vacation time during a year, while other employers are now...
Are Business Owners Afraid of the US Jury System?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
As a business, is a jury trial your friend or your foe? It seems that the general impression is that small businesses and juries don't mix. Maybe part of the...
'Barista Wrist:' RSI Injuries Are Real
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Though you'd think that the only way to obtain a repetitive strain injury (RSI) like carpal tunnel or tennis elbow is to spend a bit too much time at the...