Firing with Grace

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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

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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, […]

What You Need to Know About Hiring Your First Contractor

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Hiring workers is an important step for a business. A business owner is faced with a chicken-and-egg dilemma: Is it better to hire employees anticipating that the business will grow, or wait until the business has grown and then hire employees? When a business is starting out, a full-time employee may not be needed. Business […]

Steps to Protect Your Business Against Future COVID-19 Related Claims

Join the Augusta Metro Chamber and local law firm Enoch Tarver, PC to determine how to protect your business against any future COVID-19 claims that may arise now or during the future of recovery. Attorneys and Partners at Enoch Tarver, PC, Ed Enoch and Ed Tarver will evaluate legal obligations to consumers, clients & employees, share essential […]

FAQ and Discussion Questions Regarding EIDL and PPP for Small Business

Professional small business attorney, Ed Enoch, and CPA, Lisa Mayo, provide insight to commonly asked questions regarding EIDL and PPP Loan programs for small business owners. Joined by UGA SBDC Augusta Area Director, Rick McMurtrey and Moderator Rebecca Kruckow, the panel works to help owners understand options for assistance and ways to work through our […]

Ed Enoch and Andrea Usry Discuss the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Andrea Usry, SME CPAs and Ed Enoch, Enoch Tarver Law Firm explain the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the new guidelines for unemployment.  Contact Ed at jenoch@enochtarver.com or call 706-738-4141 for more information or to discuss your specific situation. Click the link to watch the video recording on YouTube: Families First Coronavirus Response Act […]

What’s Up with Trump and Grassroots Advocacy

Recently we presented to the Athens, Georgia Society for Human Resource Management on Labor and Employment initiatives by the Trump Administration and a primer on how to engage your legislative representatives.  See the attached document for the information to guide your company or organization. Grass Roots Action