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For small businesses, an offer letter is a critical risk-management tool. It preserves the "at-will" nature of employment, prevents disputes over pay and benefits, and, most importantly, provides the legal authorization required by the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL)  to make specific deductions from an employee’s paycheck. Without a signed writing, you may be legally barred from recouping bonuses or equipment costs if an employee leaves.   The Handshake I

Article Summary Business owners can fall victim to scams from service providers who promise to set up Amazon Storefronts or other online sales channels but take upfront payments without delivering results. These scams often include hidden contract clauses that prevent refunds or make it impossible to terminate the agreement. Warning signs include requests for full payment upfront, restrictive or confusing contracts, unverifiable providers, and high-pressure tactics. To protec

Article Summary To protect your business from Workers' Compensation liability for a holiday party, you must ensure the event is undeniably voluntary and social, not an extension of work. Minimize liability by holding the event off-site, avoiding any mandatory business activities, and, most critically, controlling alcohol service through professional bartenders while offering and promoting safe transportation options.     If an employee is injured at a purely voluntary, social

In Pennsylvania, the general rule is that corporations and other business entities, such as LLCs , partnerships, and associations, must be represented by a licensed attorney in court. This is because these entities are considered separate legal “persons” from their owners. There are exceptions to this rule, typically for magisterial district court, or in some very limited circumstances (often involving consent agreements or stipulations on non-complex matters). However, these

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Business owners and real estate investors often consider the option of transferring ownership of their properties into a Limited...

The traditional path of contract disputes often involves litigation in state or federal court.  This can be prolonged, costly, and...

If you’ve been detained by a store employee for any reason, it’s both embarrassing and annoying.  Can they do that?  Is it legal and if...

As a small business owner, you've likely invested significant time and resources into digital assets that are key to running your...