The hip bone is one of the strongest in your body, but that doesn’t mean that it cannot be injured. Every year, over 300,000 people in the U.S. suffer some sort of hip fracture. The severity of this injury can vary, but a hip fracture often requires surgery and...
Many business owners who are facing overwhelming debt know that they need a solution to their challenges. They’re simply not sure what that solution could be because they worry that they will lose their company if they declare bankruptcy. While this process would get...
Jon DeVore will address the 2023 National 8(a) Association Conference in New Orleans on the subject of the Importance of Past Performance in Government Contracting. Past Performance the manner by which Government Agencies evaluate contractors for contract awards. He...
For many, living and working in Alaska means a lot of air travel in commercial crafts and privately-owned planes. You may commute between Anchorage and outlying villages or towns in your employment, for example. Most flights proceed without incident, but sometimes,...
No matter what steps you take to try and protect the business and your employees against discrimination and harassment, complaints still happen. When you’re faced with a complaint from an employee you’ll want to make sure that you’re doing everything properly as you...
Classifying employees as independent contractors can save you a bit of money on taxes, payroll deductions and insurance costs. However, the risks of doing so far outweigh the benefits. Misclassifying employees is unlawful and can result in huge monetary fines and...
Managing a workforce is rarely an easy or straightforward task. This ordinarily complex undertaking often becomes more challenging when a worker needs to be fired, laid off or otherwise discharged. Even at-will employees cannot be terminated for any reason. There are...
If your business has been going through a tough time, you’ll know how quickly the debts can pile up. No matter how hard you try sometimes you simply can’t make ends meet. The problem is, if your business isn’t making any money then chances are neither are you. So what...
Maybe you were the first person in Alaska to buy into a particular popular franchise, but locals seemingly have zero interest in patronizing your new business. Maybe the company you started was successful for years before a lawsuit left the organization with a...
Employees in Alaska have an expectation of receiving suitable wages. The state has set the minimum wage for workers at $10.34 as of Jan. 1, 2021 – with a few exceptions. One of the best things employers here can do is to determine exactly what they need to pay workers...