Sixty million American workers currently all have one thing in common: they are all subject to mandatory arbitration agreements. According to a study conducted by the Economic Policy Institute, approximately more than half of private-sector nonunion employees are subject to mandatory arbitration agreements relating to their employment. While these contract tools can be helpful to […]

One thing that is common to most small businesses is that they hire employees. Employees can be an integral part of a business’s operations, whether the business has several employees or just one. From a legal perspective, there are several different laws that govern the hiring and maintaining of employees. These laws address areas such […]

One of the most underutilized, and often most misunderstood, employee benefits are retirement plans. Retirement plans allow for employers and employees to defer compensation until the individual reaches the age at which they will retire. They also allow for certain tax benefits for both the employer and the employee. Because of this compensation deferral, retirement […]

Regardless of industry, there is one thing that is common to most small businesses: they hire, train, and supervise employees. Employees help business owners manage the daily operations and serve clients. While having employees can help spread out the work that a business does, there are several things to consider from a legal perspective. One […]