Diane Faulkner
Diane is a writer, speaker, and human resource consultant with over 30 years of experience working in and covering employment and labor law. Before her writing career, Diane was a vice president of human resources for a major credit union. She is a certified senior professional in human resources (SPHR). Since leaving the corporate world, Diane has been consulting in human resources, speaking on employment issues, and writing on labor and HR issues for companies such as LegalZoom, Forbes, ADP, American Express, Delta Dental, Goodyear, as well as major law firms. She has ghostwritten many books and is the author of the soon-to-be-released book A Small Business Guide to Employment Law. See her work at dianefaulkner.com.
More From This Author
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How to Copyright a Dance
A dance is considered a creative work that can be copyrighted if it's a coherent whole and not just individual moves—so if you're a dancer or choreographer, be sure to protect your work.
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Why You Need an Employee Termination Letter for Your Business
An employee termination letter helps explain to an employee why the employment relationship is ending as well as how the termination is fitting—and legal.
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What Is Federal Inheritance Tax vs. Estate Taxes?
An inheritance tax is different from an estate tax. Whether you have to pay one, both, or neither depends upon the state where you live.
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Why Do Film Companies Form an LLC for a Movie?
For most independent filmmakers, forming an LLC is the best choice for their movie production companies since it mitigates liability, defines governance, and, most importantly, gets people paid.
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Key Things to Look for in a Work-for-Hire Agreement
Freelancer? Gig worker? Independent contractor? You need to be familiar with how to create a solid work-for-hire agreement. Protect your rights. Protect your work. Protect your livelihood.
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Using Coronavirus Lessons to Build Resiliency for the Future
In the era of the coronavirus, small businesses have been faced with challenges like at no other time in recent history. Business owners are learning things about themselves, their staff, and clients in an abbreviated amount of time, and what they've come up with will change the way they do business well after the coronavirus gets under control.
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Tips and Tricks for Seasonal Employment Hiring
Seasonal employees are a great way to bridge the gaps during busy seasons. When your business picks up during certain times of the year, or you have an employee who will be out for a few weeks or more, seasonal workers may be just what you need. But before you create a special application or hang a sign on your door, you should consider the special circumstances that surround seasonal employment hiring. Read on to find out everything you need to know.
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Can an Employer Force You to Go Back to Work During COVID-19?
Can you be forced to go back to work during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? It depends, there are a lot of factors. Read about them here.
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What Kinds of Works Are Protected by Copyright?
Copyright is an important part of protecting your creative work. Read on to learn what kinds of works are safeguarded by law.
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How to Start a Business While on Unemployment
Depending on your state, you may be limited in how much money you can make while receiving unemployment benefits—but you may also access free resources to put you on the road to self-employment.
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