In the new business world, it's often typical to have staff that fall somewhere between full-time employees and independent contractors. While having a contractor on your staff can be a cost-saver, there are also some pitfalls to mislabeling someone as a contractor. Here is a guide to help you decide how to label your people. Benefits of Labeling Employees as Contractors There are a couple of benefits to labeling people as contractors.
30 November 2016
Meeting for the first time with your lawyer can be a bit nerve-wracking. If you've suffered an injury that demands medical attention and causes you to lose time from work, this can create some financial losses. It's in your best interest to file a lawsuit against the individual that is responsible for your injuries. By knowing specific questions to ask your attorney beforehand, this can be extremely helpful to you and your case.
9 September 2016
Being injured on the job can be a horrible thing, since it can leave you with temporary or permanent injuries and can affect your ability to work and pay your bills. However, you should know that there are various types of compensation available out there for those who get injured on the job. Even though compensation might not fully make up for the injury, it can at least help you cover your medical bills, household bills and other expenses.
19 June 2016
Employee handbooks make life easier for new employees by giving them a window into the company's culture and expectations. They also offer employers a little bit of legal protection. If the company's discipline policy is clearly described, employees can't say that they are surprised at the outcomes of their poor behavior. However, a badly written handbook can actually end up turning into a legally-enforceable contract that limits your ability to fire an employee at will.
19 April 2016
In a court of law, you will need the best evidence possible to prove your case, be it a civil situation or a criminal matter. Sometimes it is difficult to find this sort of evidence by only looking at surface matters. If you need to delve deep beneath the surface and get the information that will back you, one of the best steps you can take is to hire a private investigator.
6 April 2016
If you have been wronged in some way and are looking for restitution you might be considering hiring a lawyer. A lawyer can help to file a lawsuit, or even just file a complaint letter to a person/company to help you get what you deserve. This may be the most effective way to get what you deserve and resolve your problem. However, before you hire a lawyer it is important that you understand what filing a lawsuit entails.
8 January 2016