The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched an American Sign Language (ASL) Video Customer Support Line which allows deaf and hearing impaired customers to communicate directly with the SBA over videophone. Now deaf and hearing impaired customers have a
The Small Business Administration offers Affordable Care Act 101 Webinars. The SBA and Small Business Majority will host free Affordable Care Act 101 webinars so small business owners can learn the basics of the Affordable Care Act and how they
Employment At Will I have often had to explain to clients and potential clients what “at-will employment” means. Briefly, it means that an employer can fire you (in an at-will state, like North Carolina) for no reason, or for any
Employers are required to “furnish” a pay stub detailing deductions from your pay. State law does not dictate the form it must take, however.
Everyone’s keeping a file on you; why aren’t you keeping a file?
I received an inquiry from an administrative assistant in a client’s office today, and it was disclaimed with a note saying, “If you’ll charge a fee to answer this question, please ignore this message.” As I set about explaining how I decide what to charge for, it occurred to me this would make a good “open letter” to clients explaining about how I decide to bill or not bill.
It’s important to keep in mind that the corporate veil can be “pierced” from both directions.