by Melody Cobbe | Mar 11, 2024 | Business Formation, General Counsel, Resources
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a law that creates new reporting requirements that most businesses will need to adhere to beginning January 1st, 2024. The penalties for noncompliance are significant so it’s important to familiarize yourself with the highlights...
by Melody Cobbe | Feb 22, 2024 | Employment Consulting/HR, General Counsel, Resources
On January 10, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issue the “Final Rule.” The Final Rule is how the DOL will determine whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Below are the...
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 | 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 | Apr 19, 2021 | Business Formation, General Counsel
A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned by one individual. How Does a Sole Proprietorship Work? In a sole proprietorship, there is no legal separation between the business and the owner. In other words, the business is considered an extension of the...
by Melody Cobbe | Mar 1, 2021 | Employment Consulting/HR, General Counsel
What Are Corporate Travel Policies? As lockdowns lift and borders reopen, companies are trying to figure out travel policies for their businesses. Many companies are re-evaluating travel policies, considering travel policies that regulate employee travel for personal...
