Employee vs. Independent Contractor - Flirting with Disaster
Jul 19, 2017
Mis-classifying employees as independent contractors is the most common legal issue that I encounter with new business owners. Why is mis-classification so common? What are the consequences for the em...
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HIPAA Privacy: Is There An App for That?
Apr 25, 2016
Are the developers of health apps subject to the federal HIPAA privacy regulations? If I use a health app on my smartphone, will my personal health information be safe? Introduction Health apps are ve...
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Is Your Company Ready for Obamacare?
Nov 03, 2015
Beginning January 1, 2016, companies with between 50 and 99 full-time equivalents must offer health coverage to their full-time employees or face stiff penalties. Is your company ready? Introduction...
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ObamaCare Update: Employer Mandate Delayed to Jan 1, 2015
Jul 12, 2013
ACA UPDATE: Employer Mandate Postponed to January 1, 2014
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (referred to variously as PPACA, the ACA, health care reform or ObamaCare) was enacted in 2010 ...
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Small Practices Not Immune From HIPAA Enforcement
Jul 19, 2012
Small medical practices who think they dont need to worry about HIPAA privacy and security compliance had better think again.On April 17, 2012, the United States Department of Health and Human Service...
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What Employers Need to Know About PPACA ("Obamacare")
Jul 17, 2012
Introduction
On June 28, 2012, the US Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Opponents of the law argued that Congress overstepp...
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Considerations When Buying A Franchise Business
Jun 28, 2012
Introduction
In this uncertain climate in corporate America, owning ones own business can appear very attractive.Many middle managers who lost their jobs with large companies and are having trouble fi...
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