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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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“Our basic mission at Wage and Hour is pretty simple: making sure people get a fair day’s wage for a hard day’s work.” The U.S. Department of Labor, or DOL, is responsible for administering the U.S. labor laws. This includes creating rules and regulations and enforcing them. The DOL states their mission as follows: “The Department…
You can be held liable to others when your employee is injured on the job. On the last episode we learned about the elements of your workers’ compensation and employers’ liability insurance policy, and in episode 11 we took a high level look at the benefits paid by the workers’ compensation coverage. Today we’ll learn what the…
Are you familiar with the elements of your workers’ compensation insurance policy? The first show I did on work comp insurance was episode 11, which was a 100,000 foot overview. I covered what it pays for, talked about how benefits vary by state, and explained that it’s compulsory insurance. In other words, you’re required to have it…
A safe workplace is critical to employee job satisfaction and productivity. In the last episode we learned about guns in the workplace and I reminded you about your duty to maintain a safe workplace, one that’s free from serious recognized hazards. As part of fulfilling your duties you’ll need a Workplace Anti-Violence policy and many of…
You have the right to deny all weapons on your company property, except where a parking lot storage law applies. In episodes 42, 43 and 44 we learned about workplace safety, why it’s important, and how to create a safety program. And even though there’s no federal law requiring you as an employer to PREVENT…