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 | Feb 7, 2024 | Business Formation, Resources
It’s that time of year again! Annual reports are now due and must be filed with the Florida Department of State. Below are the highlights of what you need to know: Who Needs To File?Every business that is registered to do business in Florida is required to file an...
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”...
