There are a lot of reasons why an employer would want to classify someone who does work for them as an independent contractor. Some workers may also see the benefits of being an independent contractor. For Pennsylvania employers, the benefits of using independent...
Two types of liability that commonly affect businesses are personal injury accidents and issues with hiring and employment practices. Fortunately, commercial liability insurance can help manage such risks by covering the costs of damages in legitimate cases, but it...
Many companies have sick leave policies established so that employees can take off when they're contagious but many of these also try to address the possibility that some workers might try to get off when they aren't actually sick. This is a fine line for employers to...
Part of being able to protect your business from litigation is having staff members who can handle complaints and situations in an appropriate manner. This training works in conjunction with properly written policies that outline what's allowed at your business and...
The policies you set for your company have to be in the business' best interests, but there are legal limits to what you can set. You must ensure that the guidelines you set don't go against any employee rights laws. Preventing your company from having to face legal...
Protecting your company is a priority, and you are one of the best people who can do this based on the fact that you are the business owner. It is imperative that you take the steps that are necessary to ensure that everyone in your company has what they need to do...
Protecting your company from legal action can sometimes feel like a full-time job. It is necessary that you do this in a variety of areas. One of these is your employees. You don't want to leave any room for a disgruntled employee to find something to sue over. There...
Small businesses, much like young ones, can feel more fragile than their larger brethren in the marketplace. When things are just getting started, many businesses are sole proprietorships. One person owns it, and that person is responsible for most or all of the...
As an employer, you have specific duties that you must meet. When you do this, your employees know that they are valued and that they can count on you to treat them fairly. By meeting your duties, you reduce the risk of litigation in the future. We know that this...
Employment disputes are often complicated undertakings. Companies likely want to ensure their most valuable assets, their employees, are taken care of. But, they also need to think about the good of the business. Finding that balance is often difficult, so the...
