by Matthew Murillo | Jan 5, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM
If your company has (or plans to have) employees, you should definitely create an employee handbook. Handbooks ensure that employees are not only aware of your rules, but also the federal and state laws governing their employment. You can use the handbook to introduce...
by Matthew Murillo | Jan 5, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM
The whirlwind of excitement and activity surrounding the launch of a startup can feel overwhelming. You’re so focused on managing the day-to-day logistics of getting your business up and running, you often don’t have time to focus on the bigger picture. Because of...
by Matthew Murillo | Jan 5, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM
Correctly classifying workers as employees or independent contractors has always been tricky. Depending on the regulatory agency involved and whether you’re dealing with state or federal law, there are numerous different factors and tests that can apply to your...
by Matthew Murillo | Jan 5, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM
Globalization and digital technology have made the world seem like a much smaller place. And though the enhanced ability to reach international markets can be a major advantage for your business, it also opens up new complications with intellectual property rights....
by Matthew Murillo | Jan 5, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM
At some point, it’s virtually inevitable that some of your staff will leave your employment. Whether they leave of their own volition or they’re terminated, it’s simply the nature of running a business that not all employees will be around forever. In some cases, it...
by Matthew Murillo | Jan 5, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM
Nearly every week, the news is filled with headlines announcing that some big company lost or was forced to settle a lawsuit for mega millions. While big-name corporations may be able to survive such litigation relatively unscathed, for small and medium-sized...
