Legal Considerations in the Hiring Process
You are probably aware of employment laws that could create liabilities if your company fails to comply with them. However, even before a person becomes an employee, certain antidiscrimination laws protect them during the application process. Most employers must comply with employment laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Your state, county, […]
Develop a Vacation Policy for Your Business
What do workers want most? Beyond a pay raise, one of the best ways to keep workers happy is to give them more paid time off (PTO). Contrary to what business owners and managers might think, vacation time has actually been shown to boost productivity. Vacation is an issue that can turn into a power […]
What Employers Should Know about Giving Gifts to Employees
In today’s competitive job market, giving gifts and other fringe benefits to employees can be an effective way for employers to show appreciation. But generous employers should understand that most gifts and bonuses—even small ones—have tax implications. Employee gifts must be taxed and included on year-end tax forms unless they qualify as de minimis benefits, […]
Firing with Grace
Small business owners are accustomed to having grace under fire when it comes to running their business. But it is just as necessary that they demonstrate grace when firing an employee. Due to harsh economic conditions, some sectors of the American economy had to resort to layoffs in the first half of 2022, and there […]
Legal Considerations in the Hiring Process
You are probably aware of employment laws that could create liabilities if your company fails to comply with them. However, even before a person becomes an employee, certain antidiscrimination laws protect them during the application process. Most employers must comply with employment laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Your state, county, […]
Ed Enoch of Enoch Tarver Law Firm Talks About Their Business Checkup Service
Ed Enoch is a partner at Enoch Tarver Law Firm. He talks about their business practice and how they work with clients to meet deadlines and keep up with the formalities of operating a business. Click here to watch!
Ed Tarver of Enoch Tarver Provides an Overview of the Firm’s Specialties
Click here to watch Ed Tarver of Enoch Tarver talk about the law firm’s professional service to small businesses and individuals in the CSRA.
Dealing with Negative Online Reviews of Your Business
Dealing with Negative Online Reviews of Your Business You’ve worked hard to build your small business. Nothing is more frustrating than negative online reviews, particularly if you feel they are unjustified or have been posted in bad faith. There are several steps that you can take to prevent your business’s reputation from being damaged by […]
Strategies for Protecting Your Business’s Intellectual Property
Strategies for Protecting Your Business’s Intellectual Property Before launching a business, entrepreneurs spend a substantial amount of time and money researching and developing their products or services. You may have worked with graphic designers and a marketing team to create a brand name and logo for your products or services. As the business grows and […]
Can (and Should) My Business Mandate the COVID-19 Vaccine for Employees?
Can (and Should) My Business Mandate the COVID-19 Vaccine for Employees? Just a year ago, businesses across the United States shuttered temporarily in response to the novel coronavirus. Some of these businesses could not weather the virus storm and closed for good. Now that COVID-19 vaccines are available, many businesses are wrestling with deciding when […]