I want to employ H1B visa holders, but am concerned about undue IRS Scrutiny of my existing strictly 1099 business

I do not believe that a business with employees is so unusual that the IRS would take a closer look in terms of auditing activity. What is true,...

How can a subcontractor file a lien on a project or protect from non pymt fr the General? Is their a time limit?

Both David and Bill are correct. Bill practices in your neck of the woods, by the way...so if you need to file a lien and haven't done this...

Corporate LnI Premiums and Personal Liability

Disclaimer here in that I do not represent debtors in bankruptcy, and I do not practice in tax. However, from representing small businesses on...

Is it legal for an employer to not pay overtime if you work over 40 hours and are paid by shift and paid hourly?

My instinctive reaction is to say, "no." A true managerial position that exempts a person from overtime must meet several criteria which, on the...

Can i see my exboyfriend for the money he took from me?

You don't provide enough information for an attorney to answer this. Short answer is: you can sue anyone for anything. The bigger question is...

Your wife would need to execute a Quit Claim deed, but this will not remove her from the mortgage. She would need to obtain a Novation agreement...

Can my employer make demands about changes my wife must make in her job? I'm told, if not, that my job is in jeopardy.

Tough question where it appears that your employer is a religious organization. Normally, a private sector employer would be skating the edge...

It is dangerous to do this. Washington law provides that you may not deduct anything from wages other than taxes, garnishments / child support...

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First, I would be certain that I am right before moving forward. Get a survey. I hired a surveyor for this purpose last week and with a...

I am hourly. All hours above 40 hours per workweek are paid at 40% of my normal pay. How is this legal? Am I "exempt" somehow?

You can visit the Labor & Industries website at http://www.lni.wa.gov and review the criteria for determining whether or not you are exempt from...