Thursday Thoughts on Employment
The Hiring Process Recently on Thursday Thoughts, I discussed the importance of working out an ‘employment defense strategy’ because employers are faced with the ever-present…
Independent Contractor…
... or Employee? I have many clients who think that if someone markets himself/herself as an “independent contractor” – then they’re an independent contractor. If…
Thursday Thought – Employment Defense Strategy
EMPLOYMENT DEFENSE STRATEGY I send out a weekly “Thursday Thought” to help keep employers sharp. As an employer, you daily face speed bumps, hurdles, STOP…
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Are you ready for January 1, 2019?
“But Abby, we already have equal pay in Oregon!” I have heard this frustrated exclamation from many a client recently. And they’re kind of right.…
Why employers need a handbook…
When was the last time you took a look at your employee handbook? Have you reviewed your anti-discrimination policy to make sure it’s up to…
An ounce of prevention… or, why an employer needs an employment lawyer
I've always said I picked the two professions most prone to jokes - Sailor and lawyer. Let's face it: the legal profession is inherently adversarial…
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Welcome Entrepreneurs!
"Dream big. Start small. But most of all, start." Simon Sinek. Entrepreneurship is an inherently risky undertaking. Starting a business based on an idea, a…
