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Can You Require Employees to Stay On-Site for Lunch?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Taco Bell had itself a little problem. Apparently, employees were taking their discounted meals and complimentary drinks home to family and friends. So, the...
Marijuana Startups: What to Know About Tax Section 280E
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
When is the sum of the parts greater than the whole? When it's tax time in the cannabis industry. By now, everyone understands that the federal government does...
Fun With Crowdfunding, Legally Speaking
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
You've got a great idea, and you're sure it's going to make it big! Now all you need is money, quite a bit more than you're willing to personally invest, to...
Is There a New Definition for 'Off-The-Clock' Work?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Of course, you need to pay your employees while they're clocked in and doing work, but it turns out you might have to compensate them for off-the-clock work as...
Papa John v. Papa John's: Founder and Ousted CEO Sues Company
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Former Papa John's CEO John Schnatter is suing the pizza chain he founded following his ouster last month. Schnatter had already stepped down as CEO in...
Is There a Religious Exemption for Employee Healthcare Coverage?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
While most small businesses aren't required to provide healthcare benefits to their employees, many choose to do so in order to attract and retain the best...