Legal Law

New Tough Penalties for Misclassification of Independent Contractors

There has been a trend in recent years for companies to treat workers as independent contractors to avoid administrative responsibilities and additional costs applicable to employees (payroll taxes, workers’ compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, payment of overtime and various employee benefits). In response, both the Internal Revenue Service and state agencies have stepped up compliance audits…

Lifestyle Fashion

Is this fear inhibiting your business?

Have you ever wondered why so many mission-driven entrepreneurs find it so difficult to be very clear about what they offer and how to talk about it with potential customers? FEAR plagues many women entrepreneurs who want to make a difference. Fear has many faces. I’ll be talking about several of them here in the…

Pets

A rescued dog is the most rewarding act

My husband, Eldad, was on his way to a crowded animal shelter to see a dog that he said “had a horrible picture.” Labeled as a terrier mix, and has already stayed over a week. We are full-time dog rescuers, so we are used to the inevitable. I got a call: “You won’t believe how…