Are you the proud owner or founder of one of the estimated 59% of established businesses in the United States that operate from a home? Then, for your business you are the top dog, head cheese, or grand high poobah. But just as you realize that there are similarities to all businesses, wherever located, you…
The EEOC filed a lawsuit against an employer, on behalf of a terminated employee, and alleged language in the severance agreement, referring nondisparagement and a covenant not to sue, interferes with the employee’s rights under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 right to file a charge or cooperate with an investigation. The…
If you’ve been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, it will likely drive your car insurance rates through the roof. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2010 there was an alcohol-related traffic fatality in the United States every 51 minutes. Aside from the risk of killing yourself and others,…
Travel- whether you’re hitting the road, hopping a plane or taking a cruise, you’re spending some time away from home and usually are spending some money to do it. But what happens if your trip is interrupted by inclement weather, or an unexpected illness? Travel insurance and specialty medical coverage can give you peace of…
IRS forms 1095 and 1094 have been published in their final forms, paving the way for businesses with 50 or more full-time employees to complete them in 2016. The problem is most business-owners have no idea they’re responsible for filing these very complicated tax forms. To complete these forms correctly and avoid penalties, you must begin tracking certain employee data like how much they…
By Leslie Zieren, Esq. Employers must verify the employment authorization and identity of new employees to determine employment eligibility. This requires completion of a Form I-9 for every new employee. The certification reads as follows: I attest, under penalty of perjury, that (1) I have examined the document(s) presented by the above-named employee, (2) the…
