WELCOA

JULY 26, 2023

Zabawa, JD, MPH • Attorney & President | Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC Many people may not realize that some states have workplace wellness program laws; it’s not just the province of the federal government. Join us for a legal update webinar on the topic. 211 CMR 115. See 211 CMR 115.

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Success

MAY 20, 2022

“People like to quote Don Corleone from The Godfather , when he says, ‘It’s business, not personal,’” Gage says. But everything with partnership is both personal and business.” It’s important to pay attention to the business matters at hand along with their legal aspects and personalities, he adds.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Often, small businesses are subject to many of the same laws and regulations that govern large corporations. Though it sounds simple, missing or incomplete I-9 forms can get you into legal hot water quickly. Not keeping up with regulatory agencies and laws that govern your business. There is help available.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Moreover, when you sign on with a PEO, much of the risk and responsibility of employee administration and government compliance is transferred to the PEO. Unfortunately, since small businesses employ a smaller number of individuals, providers make less money than they do with the big guys. Ensure government compliance.

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Small Business Government Payroll Insurance 100

Ruby

JUNE 29, 2021

Many business owners and professionals can’t or choose not to pick up the phone, sending most—if not all—calls to voicemail. In fact: 64% of phone calls to small businesses don’t get answered. 70% of small businesses miss over half of all calls they receive. But you don’t need statistics.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

There are several types of retirement plans that your small business could potentially offer; each functions differently and carries different benefits. 401(k) is the most well-known retirement plan available to any business. You will be relying heavily on your provider to file legal documents and administer funds.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 12, 2012

The federal government offers tax benefits to help make retirement plans more affordable for small businesses. The foregoing is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as tax or legal advice. You should discuss with your tax advisor the applicability of this information to your business.

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Planning Consulting Payroll Legal 100

Insperity

AUGUST 9, 2011

Small Business Administration, owners of small companies spend as much as 25 percent of their time dealing with employee-related issues. This is time and money that would be better spent tending to the moneymaking functions of the business. Keeping an eye on the government. According to the U.S. Limiting liability.

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Insurance Small Business Payroll Controlling 100

Insperity

JULY 26, 2016

Are they familiar with the laws governing the cities and states in which you do business? If your company does business in states that have many or complex employment laws, such as California, Massachusetts and New York, it may be beneficial for the PEO you select to be well-versed in the laws of those states. Are you a CPEO?

Insurance 101

Insurance Payroll Planning Government 101

Ruby

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Although it may sound like a ton of paperwork (which, to be clear, it is), this time of year also presents tons of savings opportunities for small businesses like yours. With January in the bag, most small business owners have sent out tax forms to their employees and independent contractors.

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Small Business Home Office Insurance Finance 52

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 8, 2017

I work for a relatively small business, less than 40 employees. I don’t feel like this can be legal. Is it legal? Who within an organization is legally allowed to view employee pay levels and process payroll? It’s legal! Should my coworkers be allowed to see payroll data?

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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. Because the burden of proof for FLSA compliance lies with the employer, not the employee, it’s vital for businesses to maintain accurate records related to hours worked and wages paid.

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Legal Insurance Salary Government 181

Insperity

JUNE 30, 2020

For large businesses, written safety programs are essential because responsibility must be clearly assigned to avoid confusion. For small businesses with simple operations and few hazards, it may seem possible to effectively communicate policies and procedures verbally and by example.

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Controlling Equipment Training Transportation 262

Ask a Manager

MAY 17, 2016

Is this legal? Yep, it’s legal; they’re allowed to decide they do want certain types of education or don’t want others. I’m going to bet this is linked to the excessively rigid hiring practices that you often see in government, where they have weird ideas about what constitutes a fair shake.

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Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

I’ve recently started trying to learn the ropes at my dad’s small business. He has an office manager who runs the day to day business. I don’t think this is legal. What to do when an employee refuses to stop working unauthorized overtime. He is getting older and works less and less. He has another idea.

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Bookkeeping Salary Networking Government 33

Insperity

JANUARY 29, 2019

If you think most laws and regulations don’t apply to your company because you have a small number of employees, think again. When it comes to compliance, small businesses are often subject to the same laws and regulations that govern large corporations. Let’s look at five of the most common compliance mistakes.

Government 172

Government Manufacturing Payroll Training 172

Insperity

APRIL 26, 2018

As the plan sponsor, the PEO will handle the related administrative tasks, such as negotiating with carriers, enrolling employees, providing legal notices and handling COBRA administration. Think you can minimize legal expenses and PR fallout from lawsuits? This relieves the potential burden from your business, as a client of the CPEO.

Payroll 167

Payroll Legal Insurance Healthcare 167

Work Life

JANUARY 16, 2024

Sophia Danner-Okotie has ambitious plans for her Nigerian-inspired clothing line, but a sense of dread has punctured her optimism as she watches a legal battle being waged against a small venture capital firm that has provided funding instrumental to her boutique brand’s growth.

Legal 111

Legal Retail Pharmaceutical Transportation 111

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. And having this rule is legal under the laws here and so is letting people go for breaking it. In a government job, it’s very unlikely that you’re going to be successful in changing this.

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Computer Food Interviewing Problem-Solving 50

Ask a Manager

JUNE 25, 2015

I am currently a candidate for a job with a state government agency. She quit her job to be a “coach” and described herself as an entrepreneur and small business owner – neither of which was even close to true but she swallowed the company line, hook and sinker. Is this even legal to ask?

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Ask a Manager

MARCH 11, 2021

interview with a former receptionist at a legal brothel. Lockdown has been beyond awful for my mental health and I’m struggling to do much more than curl up in bed cuddling my cats most days, so I’m really looking forward to a change, even if it’s not in a field I’d want to stay in.

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