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Independent Contractor or Employee?
Independent Contractor or Employee? Do you remember from episode 3 of the SmallBiz Brainiac podcast, the examples of employers who have been and are currently being sued for improper classification of their workers? Click here to listen to that episode. In this post we’ll learn about the IRS Common Law Rules and the 11 point test for determining if a…
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Demystify the Hiring Process
The hiring procedure is complicated. It’s made up of several daunting processes. For me, hiring has always been one of the most difficult aspects of being an employer. There is so much to do. Everything from defining the position, to on-boarding. And, when I’ve been in a hurry, or desperate for help, I’ve been sloppy…
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10 Small Business Pitfalls to Avoid
10 Small Business Pitfalls You Must Avoid Owning and running a small business is not easy. There is a lot of competition out there, and while you struggle, they seem to have it all figured out. Everyone wants your time and attention including vendors, regulators, suppliers, employees, customers and your family. You are constantly being sold…
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Ban the box laws and fair chance hiring legislation is sweeping the nation and pretty soon, you’ll be told who you’ll hire. Think I’m crazy? I am….but I’m not wrong. If you are going to do background checks despite the risks, you’d better know the best practices so you don’t get sued! What is “Ban the…
Use of a criminal history in making employment decisions, might violate the prohibition against employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 In the last episode we talked about reasons why you should, and some reasons why you shouldn’t, conduct background checks. On this episode we look at the different types and what the government…
Once you decide to go into business, your rights are restricted and your responsibilities are rife. Background checks can be a valuable tool in the hiring process. Unfortunately, they can also lead to you unwittingly discriminating and thereby violating any one of the many, many federal laws designed to protect individuals who’ve had some type…
“How do you know your employees even understood that training?” Scott is co-founder of Safety Management Services, Inc., or SMS, an international provider of risk management services to a wide range of commercial clients and government agencies. This episode is part 2 (the final part) of my interview with Scott Genta. SMS Highlights: Recap from part…
Scott goes beyond the low hanging auditor fruit when he conducts a site audit. Scott is co-founder of Safety Management Services, Inc., or SMS, an international provider of risk management services to a wide range of commercial clients and government agencies. Scott recently spent over 2 years in Australia on a special project related to the…