What is the Corporate Transparency Act? Many small and mid-size businesses in the US will soon become required to report their ownership information to the federal government, under the Corporate …
Updated Ohio Business Re-Openings
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued updated information on when certain businesses can reopen. Restaurants and Bars Outdoor dining – May 15 Dine-in service – May 21 Personal Care Services Hair …
Reopening Your Business During the Covid-19 Pandemic
As states begin to lift or modify their Covid-19 stay-at-home orders, business owners need to consider how their business can reopen and operate as safely as possible. The first and most obvious step …
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We Are Open For Business
This post is to let everyone know - existing and prospective clients - that despite the coronavirus mess, we are still open for business. We are working from home, however. We can communicate with you …
California Minimum Wage Increases
California employers should take note of the following minimum wage increases that took effect on January 1, 2020: Statewide: $13 per hour, regular and tipped employees Alameda: $15 per hour, …
Ohio Minimum Wage Increase
Ohio employers should note that on January 1, the state minimum wage increased to $8.70 an hour for normal workers, and to $4.35 an hour for tipped workers. …
New California Independent Contractor Law Takes Effect January 1
Several months ago, the California Supreme Court established a new test for determining whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor. Now that test will be …
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New California Law Requires Disclosure When Using A Chatbot
Beginning on July 1, 2019, a new California law will require websites that use chatbots to clearly disclose that it is a bot communicating online, and not a person. The use of online chatting with …
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Cincinnati Bans Salary History Inquiries
On March 13, 2019, Cincinnati passed an ordinance that bars employers from asking applicants for their salary history. The law is intended to address wage disparity for women and minorities. So far, …
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Why I Charge Consultation Fees
Visitors to the site may have noticed that I've recently started charging a modest consultation fee. There are two reasons for this policy. First, it deters people from booking a consultation and then …
