If you have ever read a contract and did not understand at least one of the provisions, chances are it was the indemnification section.  Yes, the words are confusing and there might be only a single long sentence in the whole paragraph, and that paragraph could be as long as a full page.  Ugh!  Even [..] The post Indemnification – What is it? Why do you need it? appeared first on Law Office of Wendy Anderson.

Buying or selling a business can be a very exciting time for both the buyer and seller.  As a buyer, you may be starting a brand new venture or growing your existing business.  As the seller, you may be moving on to new and different projects or life experiences.  Either way, this transaction involves much [..] The post Buying or Selling a Business – Have You Done Your Homework? appeared first on Law Office of Wendy Anderson.

Avoid future headaches by getting and keeping the information NOW that you will need LATER Last week, your rights and obligations as an employer changed at a dizzying rate! The beginning of the week brought fear and uncertainty as business owners were newly required to provide wages for sick time and medical leave far in [..] The post Record-Keeping under the FFCRA and CARES Act appeared first on Law Office of Wendy Anderson.

As a business owner, you are doing everything possible to maintain a safe workplace during this unprecedented public health crisis.  Here are some answers to questions that are arising from my clients relating to attendance when confronted with an employee who had exposure to the virus or is displaying symptoms. Can I require my employees [..] The post Keeping Your Workplace Safe during a Public Health Crisis appeared first on Law Office of Wendy Anderson.

Here is valuable information for business owners related to new legislation dealing with the effects of COVID-19. On March 18, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law.  Here are highlights of two parts of the law that you need to know about right away. Please understand that this situation is changing [..] The post Coronavirus Laws – What Business Owners Need to Know appeared first on Law Office of Wendy Anderson.

By now, you are certainly aware of what is occurring in our community and state, the country, and even the world in relation to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19).  In addition to questions you may have about your personal health risks, you may also be concerned about risks to your business.  It’s important that [..] The post Legal Information for your Business related to the Coronavirus Outbreak appeared first on Law Office of Wendy Anderson.

Most business owners, at some point in the life of their business, will bring on help in order to run or grow the company. Some owners may be looking for help only a few hours a week while others may be creating a sizable enterprise. Regardless of the circumstances, any company that seeks to pay [..] The post Increasing your Staff?  Classify them correctly as Independent Contractors or Employees appeared first on Law Office of Wendy Anderson.

For employers, several important rulings and decisions were announced in 2019 that are likely to affect your relationship with your employees going forward.  Not all of these will apply to every business, but be sure to note those that are relevant to you. You may choose to take action, such as reviewing your compensation structure, [..] The post Employment Law Changes for 2020 – Do You Need to Review Your Company’s Policies? appeared first on Law Office of Wendy Anderson.

The only thing constant in business is change.  Whether it’s your business operations or matters relating to your workers, changes in your supply chain or in your customer base, federal regulatory updates or new case law in your state…changes bring both concerns and opportunities. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to anticipate, recognize, and [..] The post How Protected is your Business? Make Sure your Bases are Covered with a Legal Strategy Session appeared first on Law Office of Wendy Anderson.