Earlier this year, a group of Starbucks employees filed a lawsuit when the company imposed a new dress code. The company requires baristas to wear … Read more about Do You Have a Company Policy on Dress Codes?
Revisiting Work Arrangements—Time and Pay
Dolly Parton lamented the woes of working 9 to 5. Today, regular business hours of 9 am to 5 pm, five days a week can still be found, but this isn’t … Read more about Revisiting Work Arrangements—Time and Pay
Tell Your Employees About Health Coverage in 2026
While large employers—50 or more full-time and full-time equivalent employees—must offer affordable coverage or pay a penalty, small businesses are … Read more about Tell Your Employees About Health Coverage in 2026
Life and Death and Important Payroll Responsibilities to Know
Things are always happening to the people at work over which you have no control. An employee may have a new baby or adopt one. Or an employee may … Read more about Life and Death and Important Payroll Responsibilities to Know
Recognizing Scams and Important Actions to Take
The news frequently runs stories about the elderly being tricked into handing over their life savings. But these aren’t the only victims of scams. … Read more about Recognizing Scams and Important Actions to Take
Are You Inadvertently Infringing Copyrights?
Every day, people share snippets of text, images, music, or video without a second thought. It happens in classrooms, on social media, in boardrooms, … Read more about Are You Inadvertently Infringing Copyrights?
Smart Offboarding Practices When an Employee Leaves
When you hire an employee, there’s a lot to do in onboarding…explaining company policies and practices, training for the position, and just getting … Read more about Smart Offboarding Practices When an Employee Leaves
Retaining Records for Your Business: When Is It Enough?
“What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork” ~ Pearl Bailey Of course, Pearl Bailey was right. But the government doesn’t see it … Read more about Retaining Records for Your Business: When Is It Enough?
What the U.S. Supreme Court Told Small Business in this Term: Part 2
The U.S. Supreme Court is the final arbiter of the law. While Congress and the President can take actions, it’s up to the Court to decide whether they … Read more about What the U.S. Supreme Court Told Small Business in this Term: Part 2
What the U.S. Supreme Court Told Small Businesses in This Term: Part 1
Shakespeare in Henry VI said “Let’s kill all the lawyers,” and I bet many people still agree. But you can’t escape the impact that lawyers and courts … Read more about What the U.S. Supreme Court Told Small Businesses in This Term: Part 1
Scale Your Business by Stepping Up IP Protection
“Intellectual property is a key aspect for economic development.” Craig Venteer, scientist known for leading one of the first draft sequences of the … Read more about Scale Your Business by Stepping Up IP Protection
Employees Getting Called to Public Service: What to Know
Small businesses operate with a tight staff; each person counts and it’s difficult for staff to cover when an employee is out for any reason. But some … Read more about Employees Getting Called to Public Service: What to Know
Understanding the Interplay Between Federal and State Leave Programs
Employers can easily be confused about their obligations under the Federal Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Act, state-paid family and medical leave … Read more about Understanding the Interplay Between Federal and State Leave Programs
Workplace Theft and How Your Business Can Address It
Who pays the price when workplace theft occurs? Business owners bear the brunt, either directly or through escalating insurance premiums. By following … Read more about Workplace Theft and How Your Business Can Address It
What to Do About Executive Orders Impacting Your Workplace
As of February 26, 2025, President Trump had signed 76 executive orders (EOs). A number of these orders have a direct or indirect impact on employers … Read more about What to Do About Executive Orders Impacting Your Workplace
