by Melody Cobbe | May 24, 2023 | Employment Consulting/HR, General Counsel, Resources
As you may know, on May 10, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1718 into law, which will require, among other things, mandatory use of the federal E-Verify system by private sector employers with over 25 employees. What is E- Verify? E-Verify is an online...
by Melody Cobbe | Sep 7, 2022 | Business Contracts, Employment Consulting/HR, Resources
Companies, especially when they are starting out and beginning to grow, like the staffing flexibility independent contractors can bring to their business. You can hire contractors for short term or long term needs and they don’t require employee benefits or tax...
by Melody Cobbe | Aug 23, 2021 | General Counsel, Resources
During Hurricane season, I hear the terms “Emergency Response Planning” and “Business Continuity” a lot more often. These terms are usually used interchangeably, but did you know that they don’t mean the same thing? In a nutshell, “Emergency Response Planning”...
by Melody Cobbe | Jul 30, 2021 | Business Formation, Resources
If you have a growing company, you may be wondering how to legally expand your business to other states. Most states, including Florida, require out-of-state businesses to register their companies before transacting business. Before registering your business in...
by Melody Cobbe | Jun 15, 2021 | Employment Consulting/HR, Resources
In today’s marketplace, allowing employees to work from anywhere has always been seen as a way to attract and retain employees. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses transitioned to remote working; regardless of whether they were ready to or not. With the end...