As a small business owner you will need to know the basics of contract formation. This is true for your transactions with customers and with vendors. There is a lot of information about contracts floating around out there, and much of it is false or misleading. Relying on false information… read more →
As a small business owner you will need to know the basics of contract formation. This is true for your transactions with customers and with vendors. There is a lot of information about contracts floating around out there, and much of it is false or misleading. Relying on false information… read more →
There are not that many laws that require a business to have insurance. However, if you do not have insurance, you are running huge risks. You may face lawsuits and liabilities that could end your business. Every small business owner should be aware of the types of insurance out there… read more →
As a small business owner, one way to avoid problems with employees and taxes at the same time is to use independent contractors to do work for you. This can relieve your company of many of the burdens that come along with federal laws as well as the obligation to… read more →
Tipping, tip pooling and tip sharing is widespread throughout the restaurant and hospitality industry. In many ways it is a uniquely American custom to pay our waiters and bartenders in cash tips at an amount that each customer sees fit for the service received. It provides a special incentive to… read more →
Right now the climate in Pittsburgh is cold. I’m sorry, it’s freezing! However the business climate in Pittsburgh is red hot. Many people think of the city as dirty, smoggy and packed with steel mills. But today’s Pittsburgh is actually quite different, driven by technology, health services and energy resources.… read more →
The Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that regulates the standards for wages and overtime pay that affects most public and private employment in the United States. History of the FLSA The FLSA was passed during the New Deal era in 1938. It introduced a maximum… read more →
A huge barrier to workers bringing charges of employment discrimination is the fear of retaliation from their employers. Real life scenarios of retaliation Picture the following scenario: a young female worker graduates from college with significant student loan debt, a car payment, and rent. She finds her first job getting… read more →
There is no law that prevents an employer from regulating and combatting drug and alcohol use in the workplace. There are, however, limits on how much you can test employees for drugs. But testing is just one way, amongst many, to combat drug and alcohol use in the workplace. Let’s… read more →
Below is a list of five of the most common business structures, along with some of the main advantages and disadvantages of each. This installment features the Professional Corporation, Nonprofit Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Professional Limited Liability Company and the Limited Liability Partnership. Professional Corporation Advantages Owners have no personal… read more →