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Enter Construction Contracts Carefully
As the housing market takes its first tentative steps toward recovery, home builders and subcontractors should take time to review their contract terms in light of their experiences during the recession. A little extra planning now can go a long way to ensure contract enforceability in the future. Here are some things to look […]
Business Liability Insurance Coverage
Owning a business has many rewards. With those rewards come risks. One of the more common risks is the chance that a customer could be injured somehow at your place of business. As a precaution, most business carry liability insurance. Liability insurance protects you in the event that someone claims that your business caused […]
Pennsylvania Implements Unemployment Compensation Reform
In June, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed Senate Bill 1310 to implement a comprehensive unemployment compensation (UC) law reform. The law is intended to solve two state problems — (1) eliminate nearly $4 billion in debt owed to the federal government by Pennsylvania, borrowed to meet the unemployment compensation demands of the Great Recession; and […]
Does Your Pennsylvania Business Carry Adequate Workers Comp Insurance?
Pennsylvania law requires all employers to carry adequate workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ comp is an employer-financed, no-fault insurance that compensates employees who have been disabled due to a work-related injury or disease. Employers may secure workers’ comp insurance through a private insurance carrier or through the state fund. Alternatively, employers have the option to be […]
Speaking of Overtime, Who is Exempt?
A common question among employers is whether they must pay overtime rates to all of their employees, and if not, which employees are exempt? While there are exceptions, the general rule is that employees whose primary duties relate to management of the general business operations of the employer and include the exercise of discretion and […]
Pennsylvania Changes Law for Overtime Pay
Pennsylvania recently enacted an amendment to the Minimum Wage Act, expressly permitting the use of the 8-80 method to calculate overtime for healthcare workers. The amendment essentially aligns Pennsylvania with federal law, which mandates overtime pay for work performed in excess of 8 hours a day, or 80 hours in a 14-day period for healthcare […]
Pennsylvania Adopts E-Verify Law
A newly enacted Pennsylvania law requires contractors and subcontractors who wish to work under state contracts to use “E-Verify” to confirm employment eligibility of their workers. E-Verify is an internet-based program maintained and administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify allows employers to input an employee’s identifying information and have that information […]
Shareholder Agreements
What would you do if a shareholder of your company were suddenly unable to carry out his duties? What if there is a dispute about the management of the company between shareholders? A legally valid shareholders’ agreement is one way to protect yourself from extensive litigation to resolve issues like these. A shareholders’ agreement […]
Buying the Business
Looking for a new challenge? Already own a business, but looking to expand? A quick way to become a business owner or to expand is by purchasing an existing business. Previously we discussed Starbucks’ purchase of Bay Bread because Starbucks wanted to expand the variety of foods served in their coffee shops. Many details of […]
Checklist for Starting a Business in Pennsylvania
Starting a business is an exciting adventure not for the faint of heart. Increase your business’s chances of success by preparing a solid foundation before you open the doors. Consider which of these factors apply to you and start checking them off your to do list. Determine what kind of business you want to start, […]
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