Employee Handbook Pitfalls; Small Business Owners Beware

July 3, 2012
Integrated General Counsel

An employee handbook is an important part of making sure your small business runs smoothly.  Once you start to bring on employees, an employee handbook should be drafted, maintained, and updated to reflect your current policies as well as those required by law.  When reviewing an employee handbook for a small business client, I often see provisions included that, although are mandated by law, are not applicable Read More

IRS Forgiveness Program for Employers Big Opportunity Here!

June 26, 2012
Integrated General Counsel

One of the many burdens employers face is payroll and payroll taxes. Some employers try to avoid the hassle and expense of paying payroll taxes by treating their “employees” as Independent Contractors. Or, they are not informed of the regulations on how to properly classify workers. Unfortunately, in most cases, workers are mis-classified; and the penalties for this oversight can drive a business into Read More

Do You Know What Insurance Your Small Business Needs?

March 25, 2011
Integrated General Counsel

Let’s talk insurance. I know that’s a little like saying, “Gee, wouldn’t a root canal be fun?” But insurance is a very necessary conversation in the life of any small business. Not every business is the same and not every business needs the same type of insurance coverage. You first need to perform a straightforward assessment of what insurance your business actually needs.  Here are a few things to think Read More

Your Independent Contractor Agreement Shouldn’t Be Virtual Even When Your Employees Are

March 14, 2011
Integrated General Counsel

You need to cut costs. Sure, who doesn’t these days? Layoffs and reduced staffing seem to be the order of the day. But you still need to keep your customers happy and that means you can’t afford to cut back on services.  Like so many other small businesses, you’ve turned to the internet to find Independent Contractors to pick up the slack without inflating your personnel costs. The “no frills” concept of hiring Read More