Happy New Year! I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year.
With the New Year upon us, I would like to take the opportunity to remind any shareholder, director or officer of a California corporation of some of the obligations of conducting business as a corporation in California Read the rest of this entry »
Independent Contractor or Employee?
In some scenarios, it is difficult to answer the question of whether you’ve hired an independent contractor or an employee. However, there is one word to use when trying to answer this question: control. Read the rest of this entry »
Five Common Questions About Employees, Part Two
Every employer, large or small, faces the reality that it could be the target of legal action from past, present, or even prospective employees. These employment-related claims are increasing at an alarming rate, and with this, the financial risks to your business also increase.
Are you looking to hire an employee for your business? Here are some questions to ask yourself:
1. Should I hire an employee or bring in an Independent Contractor?
2. Do I need workers compensation insurance?
3. Do I need EPLI (Employment Practices Liability) coverage?
4. Do I need an employee handbook?
5. What steps should I take before hiring an employee? Read the rest of this entry »
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When starting or expanding a business, there are many factors to take into consideration. Whether to form an entity is one of them, as is the type of entity. Here are the top five questions regarding entity formation. Read the rest of this entry »