Insperity

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Co-employment is the legal structure that professional employer organizations (PEOs) and their client companies use to share HR responsibilities. Said another way, determining which individuals are employees (and receive W-2s) and which are independent contractors (who receive 1099s) is a responsibility reserved for the business – not a PEO.

Payroll 169

Payroll Insurance Supervising Controlling 169

Insperity

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Ensure compliance with all relevant HR documentation and legal requirements. As you bring an employee back to work, be careful to comply with all relevant federal and state legal requirements: 1. What is management of your office building doing to secure and clean common areas and control building access? Summing it all up.

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Insperity

JANUARY 18, 2018

The nuances between what legally constitutes a person and an employer aren’t always clear-cut when it comes to FLSA compliance. Supervision and control of work schedules. Control or maintenance of employment records. Generally, offering comp (compensatory) time in lieu of paying overtime is not legal for private employers.

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Success

OCTOBER 26, 2021

If you left a high-paying job to start a business of your own, you deserve credit for your boldness and willingness to follow your dreams. Estimates suggest that most small business owners make an average of $40,000 a year in their first five years in business. As an entrepreneur, your business is your baby.

Finance 111

Finance Salary Legal Consulting 111

Insperity

JANUARY 14, 2020

This is what’s happening inside your company – the things that you exercise some control over and can change with the appropriate strategy and effort. Poor accounting or financial practices Undesirable location Neglecting of certain business functions Internal cybersecurity issues. Internal factors. External factors. Opportunities.

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Success

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

15, which includes legal ramifications. With these emerging social media platforms, it’s always smart for businesses to claim their brand’s username and establish a digital presence on the platform. X has been dealing with mass exoduses, the largest of which involved 115,000 people who left after the election.

Networking 52

Networking Consulting Problem-Solving Advertising 52

Success

JUNE 17, 2022

“You have a very limited amount of time to get a potential customer’s attention and answer key questions about what your business does,” says Mark Joyner, author of a book on business naming called The Irresistible Offer: How to Sell Your Product or Service in 3 Seconds or Less. Is it legally available? Is it easy to say?

Retail 101

Retail Sales Legal Consulting 101

Vantage Circle

AUGUST 27, 2020

Restructuring is the act of changing the business model of an organization to transform it for the better. These changes can be legal, operational processes, ownership, etc. A buyout is wherein a party acquires the rights of a controlling interest in the business for a sum of money. Legal Restructuring. Financials.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Control access. If you find something suspicious, contact your legal counsel about next steps. In addition, you may have grounds for legal action against the former employee. Install backup systems for internal and external servers. Review and regularly update software protections, firewalls and other protective mechanisms.

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Security Computer Software Legal 152

Ruby

MARCH 22, 2022

Many legal professionals have found they’re as efficient (or more) working from home as they would be in a conventional office, while saving significantly on overhead. We were able to ensure her legal operations were automated, self-regulating, and cost-effective, making it easy for her to start traveling.

Legal 52

Legal Software Advertising Networking 52

Fellow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Reliable small business accounting software can be a great help here. These records safeguard against misinterpretations that could escalate to internal disagreements, negative publicity, or even legal action. 2 Provide accurate facts Another way to involve team members is by letting them see the numbers firsthand.

Communication 52

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Ruby

JULY 3, 2020

Katie Hurst, Ruby’s Director of Strategic Communications, takes the mic in this edition of Business Unusual, interviewing Nalini Prasad, Chief Strategy Officer at BluShark Digital , about the power of local marketing and the importance of Google My Business. Nalini Prasad: Yeah, absolutely.

Small Business 52

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Insperity

AUGUST 9, 2011

Most business owners want to maintain control over every aspect of their business. Small Business Administration, owners of small companies spend as much as 25 percent of their time dealing with employee-related issues. As a PEO client, you’re no longer solely responsible for employee-related legal issues.

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Insurance Small Business Payroll Controlling 100

Ruby

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

You may also want to draft a contract that covers matters such as payment terms, ownership of the work, noncompetition, and other issues you’d rather not engage in legal disputes over later. There are important legal and practical distinctions between freelancers and employees. Perhaps the most important distinction here is control.

Controlling 52

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Fellow

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Industry type Your industry might have specific standards for reporting information—like in the financial or legal industries, for example. It’s great for any team size, and because it’s low-cost, it’s a great starter option for small businesses, too. See each tool’s security page for more information! G2 rating: 4.6/5

Security 52

Security Software Onboarding Catering 52

Ruby

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

With the recent fires and freezes in states that house our own employees, we know firsthand the crucial roles local businesses serve in getting people back on their feet. After all, disasters impact businesses , too. People rely on local businesses—and thousands of businesses across the United States rely on Ruby.

Healthcare 52

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Ruby

DECEMBER 6, 2021

I feel awful for the unprepared shoppers losing their footing in the swarm, and for the employees trying to control the chaos.) As a result, many service businesses receive more calls than usual, with callers frequently bringing urgent needs and experiencing difficult emotions. The crowding and pushing make me wince.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Retail Supplies Controlling 52

Ruby

JULY 8, 2019

TripIt Timesheet TMetrics Harvest Homebase General Business Information and Guidance Business ownership can be a tough, unpredictable, and at times lonely experience. In other words, you don’t need to bother your legal representative with every single piece of paperwork. Calendly There.pm Both the U.S.

Bookkeeping 40

Bookkeeping Advertising Customer Service Networking 40

Ask a Manager

OCTOBER 18, 2021

You’ve explained the situation to your managers, and it’s clear that it’s outside of your control and disability-related. To be clear, “outside of your control” wouldn’t always be enough on its own. The details have not been worked out and she’s in talks with HR and Legal. Legal releases have become standard with severance.).

Training 38

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Insperity

JANUARY 26, 2012

But in the case of employee benefit services plans, it can also mean the business’ owner or executives. using discretion in administering and managing a plan or controlling the plan’s assets), says John M. “Recent case law found that individual plan participants can sue plan sponsors for breach of fiduciary obligations.”

Small Business 100

Small Business Security Planning Controlling 100

Ruby

MARCH 27, 2015

A virtual receptionist service can help a small business run efficiently. Having your virtual receptionist transfer certain calls and hold others helps you stay in control of your day. He’s looking for an attorney, and has some legal questions. I understand you have some legal questions. I have Tim on the line.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Legal Equipment Small Business 40

Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 29, 2022

On the low, I hadn’t had a raise in almost three years at that point, so it was a cheap way to give me something I wanted and keep their bottom line under control, but hey! He’s a recent technical school grad who got his first job at a very small business who said he’d be “responsible for his own taxes.”

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Promotion Mentoring Small Business Training 28

Insperity

JUNE 30, 2020

Every organization needs a written safety program, whether it’s as simple as an office fire drill plan or as complex as pathogen control in a busy hospital. As a business leader, you may wonder if you really need to put your safety policies in writing, especially if your organization is small. Education and control.

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 6, 2016

We don’t have any of those confidential or business-only type clarifications in the email signatures (the way schools and larger companies do); we are a very small business. Of course, he could copy and forward the emails to anyone, as could any of us.

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Ask a Manager

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

His reason is because HR might try to blow me off or not do all they can do unless I let them know from the outset that I know what I am legally entitled to. You don’t need to talk to a lawyer first, and a decent company will act without the threat of legal action hanging over them. Are small business more toxic than larger ones?

Interviewing 38

Interviewing Salary Problem-Solving Sales 38

Success

MAY 2, 2024

And, for small business owners or freelancers, how much potential business might you lose? Employees are not property and it should never be a goal of an employer to control their people. Chamber of Commerce is seeking legal action against the ruling, stating that the FTC is exceeding their administrative authority.

Consulting 91

Consulting Legal Leadership Sales 91

Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Leasing is particularly beneficial for small businesses that don't have much workforce in their HR department. The PEO's take care of the legal requirements while hiring, employee health and risks associated, etc. Control of the Work. It gives you the control you need to get the job done well. Saves Hiring Costs.

Controlling 52

Controlling Manufacturing Advertising Construction 52

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 17, 2022

I own a small business that is booming and expanding soon and I’ll be able to hire an HR person before the end of the year. My mentor and some peers say my policy is dumb, controlling, or a waste of my time. Employee quit over something out of my control but my manager is blaming me. Are these policies dumb?

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Computer Food Interviewing Problem-Solving 50

Ask a Manager

APRIL 22, 2020

MLMs like to tell the people they’re trying to recruit that they’ll be small business owners, probably because it helps them disguise the reality that a huge percentage of the people who sell their products don’t make a profit, and even lose money. They don’t qualify for small business loans.

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Ask a Manager

JULY 1, 2019

And you settle up quickly on pay because you’re legally required to, no matter what you think of a person’s work product. The same thing goes for things like increasing wages (keeps you competitive and lets you attract and retain good employees, which your business needs) and treating people well (same). You control people’s paychecks.

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Insperity

JANUARY 31, 2011

Lying about hours worked or consultants charging for time they didn’t spend on projects can cost small businesses thousands of dollars. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to fraud. The question small business owners should be asking is, “How can I prevent fraud from happening in the first place?”.

Payroll 100

Payroll Data Entry Small Business Manufacturing 100

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 9, 2024

Compliance & Security : ADP prioritizes data security and compliance with complex regulations, giving you peace of mind knowing your data is safe and your business is operating legally. They have the expertise and resources to handle complex HR and payroll challenges. ." Paycor is a must have software.

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Software Payroll Onboarding Catering 64

Ask a Manager

JUNE 24, 2019

I was wondering about a piece of interview advice my father and I recently disagreed about (for context, I am a college student who most recently interviewed for internships, and my dad is a small business owner who regularly hires for office positions). Is it good practice or even legal for a company to consider this kind of offer?

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Interviewing Project Management Legal Communication 40

Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

A few months ago, one of my bosses held a video call/screenshare with the entire company (relatively small business, around 10 of us). Definitely don’t disclose her health issues to a reference-checker; they’re legally not allowed to consider that information, and it would definitely be a violation of her privacy.

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