This article addresses some of the most common questions dealing with non-compete agreements, specifically when dealing with employers and employees. If faced with a non-compete agreement, you’ll want to review some of the main issues to take into consideration before you sign the contract.
Asking questions of a potential employer will help you to stand out and show that you’re really interested in the job. In this article, we’ll briefly go over how to prepare for a job interview, questions you might ask, and how to follow-up with the employer after the interview.
Disgruntled employees cost employers billions of dollars each year in lawsuits, attorneys’ fees, lost productivity, etc. In order to help avoid a lawsuit, every employer should create and maintain a good personnel file system. In this article, we’ll go over how to properly set this up.
Disgruntled employees cost employers billions of dollars each year in lawsuits, attorneys’ fees, lost productivity, etc. In order to help avoid a lawsuit, every employer should create and maintain a good personnel file system. In this article, we’ll go over how to properly set this up.
This article addresses some of the most common questions dealing with non-compete agreements, specifically when dealing with employers and employees. If faced with a non-compete agreement, you’ll want to review some of the main issues to take into consideration before you sign the contract.
Asking questions of a potential employer will help you to stand out and show that you’re really interested in the job. In this article, we’ll briefly go over how to prepare for a job interview, questions you might ask, and how to follow-up with the employer after the interview.
Are you looking into starting a new business? If so, you’ll most likely have to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for your business. In this article, we’ll go over what an EIN is, how to obtain an EIN, and some additional considerations.
In today's "virtual" world of 21st century business, it’s easier for entrepreneurs to work from any location, but they still need a way to receive mail. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up a PO Box for the virtual entrepreneur.
What is the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act? It was the first law signed into effect by President Obama that allows an employee to file a claim against an employer for an "unlawful employment practice." What is an "unlawful employment practice?" Read ahead.
Every day hundreds of thousands of people place ads in various media outlets, but many fail to take into consideration the legal nature of the language they use in their ads. Before you post an ad, you should be aware of some common laws that may apply to your ads.
All new U.S. employees – both U.S. citizens and non-citizens – must properly fill out a Form I-9 prior to employment. To see what information and documents you’ll need to complete Form I-9, and go over some FAQs, read ahead.
No law requires an employee handbook, but every employer should eventually have one. Why? Because written policies help to bring order in the workplace and protect employers against potential lawsuits. In this article, we’ll go over the purpose, contents, and main policies to keep in mind when creating an employee handbook.
Are you jobless? Well, don’t despair. In this article, we’ll show you 6 steps you can take to get back on your feet. In fact, this may be your opportunity to pursue the goals you never thought possible.
If you plan to hire an employee (or independent contractor) anytime soon, you’ll likely conduct an interview to determine who is the best candidate for the job. In this article, we’ll go over the legal do’s and dont's in the interview process.