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Understanding New Opinion Letter Regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act
Learn about the DOL’s new opinion letter on the FMLA. Recently, the DOL (Department of Labor) announced the introduction of an opinion letter regarding wage and hour compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The opinion letter (FMLA2019-1-A) lays out the DOL’s official written opinion on employers’ obligation to designate FMLA. Curious to learn about DOL’s new opinion
Purchase Eligible Products on Amazon with Your HSA or FSA
Online retailer Amazon recently announced that you can now use your flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) to purchase eligible medical products on its site. Amazon’s FSA and HSA stores enable you to add your respective health payment card to the site and shop for your eligible products as you would shop for any other item. What
How Having Commercial Insurance Can Improve Your Brand Image
How the right commercial coverage can help your company branding. As a small business owner, establishing a recognizable brand is likely one of your main areas of concern. While launching a multi-level marketing strategy, creating a memorable company logo, and establishing a consistent company tone and aesthetic are all important parts of creating a brand, there are other steps that
What Business Owners Need to Know About the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
What businesses need to know about the TCPA. While most people haven’t heard of the TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act), it is actually a huge deal for businesses. In fact, TCPA related lawsuits are the second most common federal lawsuit after employment law claims. But what exactly is the TCPA, and how can you avoid violating it? Here’s what businesses
How Homeowners Can Manage Their Risk When Working with Contractors
Protect yourself when working with home contractors. As a homeowner, you will eventually need to hire a contractor to address property repairs or renovations. While this might seem like a routine task, it’s important to understand that that working with a contractor exposes you to major risks. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to minimize your risks. From
