“So you want to start a business. How do you start? What do you need? Well, first of all, you need a building.” – Michael Scott, Branch Manager of Dunder Mifflin, NBC’s “The Office” No you don’t. Seth Godin, entrepreneur and author of “Seth’s Blog,” recently wrote “Goodbye to the office,” a post that argues [...]
Archive for June, 2010
29 Jun
The latest interpretation of “changing clothes”
The Department of Labor has been all over the place in its interpretation of what is compensable time when it comes to changing clothes at work. The Clinton Administration said one thing, the Bush Administration said another, and now the latest ruling is in. So here’s what you need to know: Generally, time spent changing [...]
28 Jun
How to protect your grandfathered status under health care reform
Many employers are hoping their “grandfathered” health plan will exempt them from certain costs. And they’re right. Grandfathered plans (any plan existing on March 23, 2010) are exempt from the requirement to provide preventative care services without cost-sharing, limits on deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. But it’s easy to lose your grandfathered status – so how [...]
25 Jun
Prepare for a flood of 1099 paperwork
The new healthcare bill is a staggering 2,409 pages. It’s like Dickens’s “Great Expectations” on steroids. And buried deep in that mess of paper is a mandate that’s going to make sure you’re enjoying your fair share of paperwork. In 2012, all companies will have to issue 1099 tax forms to any individual or corporation [...]
