Business Law
Learn the basics on how to make sure your business meets all legal requirements. Get guidance on contracts, business licenses, and more.
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PTO vs. Vacation Time: Which Is Right for Your Company?
You know your employees need (and deserve) time off. Crafting your time-off policy requires some thought.
· 5 min read
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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 guidance to offer.
· 4 min read
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Creating Your Company Dividend Policy
Your company's dividend policy is critical to its financial success and growth. Are one of these policy types best for your business's particular situation?
· 3 min read
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What to Do When Your Best Employees Quit
When your best employee says they are leaving, you may wonder why they want to go and whether you can convince them to stay. Use these tips from other business owners to understand why good employees quitand how to keep them when possible.
· 4 min read
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What to Do if an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Having an employee test positive for the COVID-19 virus has the potential to turn your business upside down. What are you supposed to do if you find yourself in that position? Business leaders and experts weigh on what to do when an employee is diagnosed with the coronavirus.
· 3 min read
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What Information Must Be Put into Corporate Bylaws?
Bylaws describe the way your corporation will be organized and operated, and they're required in most states.
· 3 min read
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Office Pools: Are They Legal?
The best advice for office pools is to keep betting 'in': informal, infrequent and insignificant. That way you won't invite unwanted guests, a category that includes the police and people that you know can't pay up.
· 4 min read
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Paternity Leave: Options for Dads-to-Be
Are you a working dad looking to take paternity leave? Did you know that dads can look to three main areas for help: federal law, state law, and his employer? Here is a little more to get you on your way to enjoying your family.
· 3 min read
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5 Ways to Go Green at Your Office
'Going green' is more than just a cultural buzzword, the effects can dramatically change your company's culture, and perhaps more importantly, your company's bottom line.
· 2 min read
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The Problem with Partnerships
Are you thinking of forming a business venture, but don't know where to begin? Forming a company can be confusing—do you go at it alone as a sole proprietor, take on shareholders in a corporation, or bring on a partner and form a partnership?
· 3 min read
