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The National Labor Relations Board has adopted new, “streamlined” rules for union elections that create additional requirements for businesses and could dramatically shorten the time between when a un...
See Full GuideThe federal law called HIPAA requires anyone who has access to medical information to keep it confidential. Businesses that violate the law can face penalties from the government. Courts have also sta...
See Full GuideA company can conduct background checks on job applicants, but there are strict federal laws governing how to go about getting applicants’ permission to do so. Increasingly: businesses are using “off-...
See Full GuideBusiness-people who have agreed on the general terms of a deal often sign a “letter of intent” that lays out these terms in writing. The idea is to make sure that everyone is on the same page while a...
See Full GuideAbout 85% of American companies have a written policy that limits workers' use of cell phones while driving. The goal is to improve employee safety, while also preventing lawsuits from people who are...
See Full GuideA commercial landlord who leased space for a restaurant and a liquor store can be held liable in court if the premises aren’t accessible to the disabled – even though the lease said that disability ac...
See Full GuideMarc Flagg worked for a Boston-area medical supplier for 18 years, apparently receiving positive performance reviews the whole time. Marc Flagg worked for a Boston-area medical supplier for 18 years,...
See Full GuideIf you’re using social media to market your business, that’s terrific – but you should be aware that the same legal rules that apply in the “real world” also apply to Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and...
See Full GuideMore and more start-up businesses are seeking funding on websites such as Kickstarter or Indiegogo. How do start-up businesses gain funding on websites? By promising small rewards to individual invest...
See Full GuidePayroll cards have become popular recently, especially in the retail and food service industries. Can companies require workers to receive payment of their wages via payroll cards? No, companies canno...
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