Employee or Independent Contractor?
The differences between the two statuses are not always easy to determine By Steven E. Abraham steven.abraham@oswego.edu ‘Generally speaking, it is much more advantageous if an organization can treat its…
The PRO Act: A Potential Major Change to Labor Law Favoring Unions
US labor law may be changed significantly in ways that will benefit unions greatly and restrict management in a number of ways By Steven E. Abraham The National Labor Relations…
Labor: Changes You Should See Under President Biden
Employment and labor law changes likely to be implemented during the Biden presidency By Steven E. Abraham Regardless of what business leaders thought about Donald Trump’s presidency, the former president…
High-profile Case Shines a Spotlight on Obligation of Nonprofit Directors
By Richard L. Weber, Esq. ‘Nonprofit boards should consider obtaining ‘directors and officers’ insurance coverage (aka “D&O” coverage) and employee “fidelity insurance” in order to protect board members that diligently…
Adjusting to Reduced Income Due To COVID-19
The current health and economic crisis is a stark reminder of the importance of an emergency fund. Randy L. Zeigler ‘It’s difficult to predict when things will return to some…
Successful Family Business Succession Planning — Where to Start
By Richard L. Weber, Esq. Ensuring a smooth transition to the next generation of family ownership can be challenging and requires careful preparation and execution. Family-owned and operated businesses are…
Should You Consider a Reverse Mortgage Now?
By Jim Miller ‘Because reverse mortgages are complex loans, all borrowers are required to get counseling through a HUD-approved independent counseling agency before taking one out.’ Massive job losses, a…
Labor Relations: Trump Delivers for Employers
Four policy changes have dramatically benefited business owners, making it harder for unions to organize By Steven Abraham ‘It is much more likely that a business whose employees are not…
The CARES Act: What You Need to Know
By Jim Terwilliger ‘What is important is knowing how to adjust your retirement planning strategy to exploit [the CARES ACT] provisions in a way that is most beneficial to you.’…
Working at Home This Summer? Here Are Some Tips
By Melissa Gardner ‘When you share a photo or attend a call on video, stop worrying about your appearance. You are not alone to be unshaven, wearing glasses, without makeup…