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The laws of being an independent contractor
I remember reading articles after the federal tax law changes went into effect last year that we would begin to see more and more folks seeking classification as independent contractors rather than as employees of the businesses that they work for. Indeed, over the last generation, millennials seem…
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Ex-convicts Reentering Society
We have all heard stories in the news about felons getting released from prison and then within days engaging in a crime spree before being arrested again and sent back to prison. In the wake of their mayhem, lives are destroyed, property is lost or wrecked, and…
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Employees in the hot seat
I often hear from employees who know that they are on the “hot seat” at work. The story is always the same even though the characters and settings may differ. Usually, the employee has seen his long-time supervisor replaced by a new supervisor who is coming in to put…
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Non-Competes and Moving Forward
Folks come to see me fairly regularly when they are either thinking about leaving employment, or soon after they have been let go from a job. These times are often fraught with anxiety and uncertainty as the person goes from the stability of having a regular job to trying…
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Terminating an employee
While I have built my career representing employees in employment disputes, I still represent a handful of employers who do not have the revenue to support a human resources department. Many small employers face occasional employment issues that require a certain amount of expertise before making a business decision…
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