December 2015

pspanIn our March 2014 newsletter, we provided a discussion entitled “What Are The Chances of Being Audited.” The article focused on the relative possibility of an audit given different levels of income.

pspanFor quite some time, jurisdictions have had laws on the books requiring that employers grant employees sick leave /spanspanwithout/spanspan pay. Mandatory compensation while away for sick leave had never really been an issue.

pWhether the funding is for kick-starting a great idea for a new business or achieving a competitive advantage that will fuel future growth, little else matters as much as having the cash to make your entrepreneurial dreams a living reality./p p /p

pspanThe idea behind “Ban The Box” is simple: it is a campaign seeking to introduce legislation prohibiting potential employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal background until “later” in the hiring process after consideration of an applicant’s qualifications./span/ppspanThe name “Ban The Box” refers to the check box on typical job applic