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New Laws Small Business Owners Should Know in 2018
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Last year was a busy time for small business owners. Between federal action on tax and immigration to state action on minimum wage and family leave, it...
Civil Rights at Work: Respecting and Protecting Your Employees' Free Speech
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
We live in politically-charged times, and we often don't check our opinions at the office door. And even if we do, the internet has an amazing knack for...
Employer's Duty to Protect Workers From Dangerously Cold Conditions
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
While some of us would love to close up shop in the midst of a "bomb cyclone," we may not have that luxury, putting employers in the unenviable position of...
Will Legal Marijuana Businesses Be Prosecuted Under New DOJ Policy?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
If you were just getting your cannabiz off the ground, yesterday's news might've been quite the buzzkill. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded several...
Can Your Small Biz Sue for Losing Biz?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
We all know that it's a free market, for the most part, and small business owners are willing to compete for customers and clients. Entrepreneurs often have...
California Bans Salary, Criminal History Questions on Employment Applications
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The Golden State has long been one of the most worker-friendly when it comes to everything from minimum wage to paid time off. California continues to roll out...