Author: Carissa Siebeneck Anderson Date: June 26, 2024 SBA Proposes to Update and Standardize Limitations on Outside Employment for Owners of WOSBs, EDWOSBs, VOSBs, SDVOSBs, and 8(a) Firms In a recent proposed rule, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)...
Sexual harassment allegations can seriously impact any business, regardless of the veracity of those allegations. This is why it is essential to understand how to address these allegations effectively and implement preventative measures. Understanding sexual...
Non-compete agreements have long been a controversial topic. Historically, Alaska courts upheld the enforceability of reasonable non-competition agreements, but our courts stressed the need for careful scrutiny due to concerns over unequal bargaining power. The...
Alaska businesses face many obstacles as they try to keep operating each day. This struggle is often viewed in the context of smaller businesses, but large corporations are also confronted with overwhelming debt and a series of challenges that lead to them considering...
Most car accident personal injury cases settle before going to trial. While this means you might be able to save the time and stress associated with litigation, rushing the process can put you at risk of an outcome that falls short of what you need to stabilize your...
Alaska businesses need to pay careful attention to two new rules that different federal agencies issued last month. These rules have the force of law, meaning employers that fall under the umbrella of these federal regulations will have to follow these rules once they...
Labor and employment law can be a tricky area for employers. First, they have so many different laws to comply with – FMLA, ADA and wage and hour laws, for example, just to name a few. And then there are conceptual legal constructs that employers must be familiar...
No matter the size of the business, the employees are pivotal to the day-to-day operations. The success of a business is reliant on the employees carrying out their duties; thus, if an employee is not afforded their rights or treated properly, this could greatly...
Businesses don't always thrive despite the best intentions of those who own and operate companies. Even when someone has a history of business success or a great idea, factors outside of their control could affect an organization. Entrepreneurs and business owners...
Alaska employers large and small, have many federal, state and local laws that they must make sure they comply with. Compliance with these laws, or lack thereof, can have a material impact on an organization’s day-to-day productivity. For example, one major federal...