When your employer either doesn’t know or ignores your rights, they may mistreat you because of a personal bias. There are federal employment discrimination laws that protect employees nationwide. Additionally, there are other laws in your state and locally which can also apply to you. In California, for instance, speaking with an employment lawyer in […]
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Outplacement Assistance Could Save Your Reputation–Even During Layoffs
When you’re in the middle of the layoffs, the last thing you want to do is spend more money, right? The whole point of layoffs is to cut costs, isn’t it? But the cost of outplacement assistance could be well worth it in terms of controlling the damage to your brand and reputation that layoffs […]
7 Times Your Small Business Needs a Lawyer
Whether you’re starting out as an entrepreneur or are already running a small business, it can be hard to know if you need the services of a business lawyer or not. Many small business owners might believe that attorneys charge absurdly high rates. Of course, many business owners will be able to handle some issues […]
4 Things to Know About the Self-Employment Health Insurance Deduction
If you own a small business or you’re otherwise self-employed, you have to take responsibility for yourself in many different ways. No one else is going to withhold taxes from your salary, so you have to make estimated tax payments for yourself. No company is going to put you on their group health insurance plan, so […]
How to Avoid Lawsuits Against Your Property
These days, you probably have your plate full with the restrictions and economic impact imposed by the pandemic. You worry about surges in infection numbers and whether there will be another full lockdown. You wonder whether you will be forced to close your doors in order to comply with current guidelines. On top of that, […]
Long-Term Pandemic Impact on Online Retail
In the last 10 months, much of daily life has been turned upside down. Large events have been canceled, schools have switched to distance learning and many workplaces are still depending on remote setups for employees. One of the many other consequences of the pandemic is the temporary closure of in-person retailers. Between this and […]
5 Tips That Can Help You Avoid A Lawsuit During The Pandemic
As a business owner, it’s essential to take steps to protect your customers and employees from the novel coronavirus. Not only can this help you keep people safe, but it can also protect you from a costly lawsuit. So, you’re probably wondering what the best procedures are to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the […]
What are the pros and cons of using QuickBooks?
With user-friendly software such as QuickBooks available, many business owners feel they should be able to keep their records on their own, even as they wrestle with finding the time and wonder if they’re doing things correctly.
What is an effective way of motivating employees to understand that they are not cost effective until they generate 5 times their pay?
While it is important for workers to experience transparency in their company and understand where the company is and where they need to be, you also do not want to attempt to motivate employees, especially sales team employees, through fear of losing their job if they don’t make more sales.
I am doing bookkeeping for a restaurant, are the tips received and reported by the waitress taxable for unemployment purposes?
Tips reported by a restaurant waitress to an employer are taxable for unemployment tax calculation purposes, subject to certain thresholds and guidelines. Also, there are additional tax treatment considerations for different types of food service businesses and tip and gratuity procedures that…
