Employers subject to the FLSA are required to maintain records of the hours worked for non-exempt employees, there is no such requirement to maintain records of hours worked for exempt employees. However, a huge danger to employers is that they may misclassify an...
When you hire someone to do work for you, you might be employing that person as an independent contractor or an employee. If you call a plumber to fix your broken hot water heater, if that plumber has his or her own business, owns the tools, possesses special...
If your business has registered a trademark, that trademark is publicly available for review on the database of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). You may receive what appears to be an official invoice concerning your mark. See the attached...
You have decided to start a business. You have researched Limited Liability Companies and S-Corps. Both have their advantages. But, how do you choose which one is better for you? Actually, you may not have to choose. You can have the best...
Do you have a workforce that is comprised of a significant portion of workers who are not literate in English? If so, the Department of Labor requires you to post a Spanish version of the FLMA poster. The poster must be displayed in a prominent location...
The Department of Labor requires that organizations provide easy access to certain information to their employees by posting the information in locations typically viewed by employees. But, how does your organization determine which posters are right for it? The...
