What to Know About Workers’ Compensation and Working from Home
Posted: December 6, 2024
Are you one of the many businesses that has taken on a remote or hybrid working model? Working from home has pros and cons, but it also raises serious questions like what would happen if an employee becomes injured while performing work at home. Workers' compensation (often shortened to workers’ comp) laws and requirements vary by state, but generally, any business that has employees must have workers’...
7 Tips to Winterize Your Business and Protect Against Winter Hazards
Posted: November 26, 2024
Before each winter, business owners should spend time preparing to protect their property and operations from the challenges brought by cold weather, snow and ice. Winterizing your business is not just about staying warm—it's about safeguarding your assets and minimizing potential risks. A well-prepared business can avoid costly repairs and downtime during the winter season. Here are seven tips to help you protect your business...
8 Anti-Discrimination Laws Business Owners Should Know
Posted: September 12, 2024
Fair and equal treatment isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s often the law. Whether you’re hiring for a new position, planning a promotion, or letting an employee go, it’s important to be aware of anti-discrimination laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Why? Because if you’re accused of discrimination or harassment, you could potentially face a long and costly legal battle...
Is Your Business Data Secure? 5 Things to Know About Small Business Data Breaches
Posted: September 5, 2024
A data breach is not something that just happens to mega-retailers – small businesses are also at risk. From customers’ credit card numbers to employee tax information, it’s likely that your small business handles sensitive data on a regular basis. All it takes is one convincing phishing email or a stolen laptop for sensitive data to get into the wrong hands. Having the right business...
Quick Ways to Spot Phishing Messages Targeting Your Business
Posted: July 15, 2024
Gone are the days when phishing attempts were easy to identify and limited to only emails. While malicious messages are nothing new, they’re becoming more sophisticated and harder to pick out from legitimate business communications. They are also coming at us through texts, social media chats and even phone calls. A few simple actions with one of these messages can develop into a problem that...