Business Law

Learn the basics on how to make sure your business meets all legal requirements. Get guidance on contracts, business licenses, and more.

What is beneficial ownership information reporting?

Over 32 million small businesses will be affected by the latest beneficial ownership reporting rules from FinCEN. Yours could be one of them. Find…

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Employee communication: How does your business stack up?

A safe workplace free of sexual harassment requires, above all, trust. Many companies fail at this. See how your company stacks up against others.

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Building a workplace harassment policy that keeps you and your employees safe

Unwelcome workplace behaviors on the basis of sex, race, religion, and more can bring work to a halt and even get you sued.

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5 tips to stay labor law compliant

As an employer, it's essential for a small business to meet all applicable labor law requirements. These tips will help you stay compliant.

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Do small businesses need NDAs?

In the course of doing business, it's inevitable that you'll have to share this confidential information with employees, colleagues, investors, etc.…

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3 tips for setting vacation policies

Everyone wants to know their employer's vacation policies and rules for paid time off (PTO). Both are forms of compensation, so when you change them…

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The nationwide implications of California vacation law

For small business owners and HR directors who are creating paid vacation policies, California's law concerning employee vacation days has a lot of…

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What does the health care ruling mean for small business?

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has been one of the most hotly contested election season issues. But the Supreme Court's recent ruling…

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Is your sole proprietorship at risk?

A sole proprietorship is attractive to the average entrepreneur, you get to reap all of the profits and to have full control of the business; however…

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5 tips for a top-notch residential lease

The most important part of preparing for tenants is writing your rental lease. Here are our tips for preparing a top-notch residential lease.

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