Have you always wanted to run a company with your kin? The United States is home to 5.5 million family-owned businesses, employing approximately 2/3 of the nation's workforce. Many people like the idea of operating a business with relatives. However, it does come with...
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Employee misclassification can cost you a lot
As an employer, you may think that some of your workers are independent contractors, but legally, they are considered employees. As a result, you could find yourself in serious trouble with the law and the IRS. Here is how it happens. When you misclassify an employee...
3 taxes that executors should know about
Estate administration isn't just about handing out property to grateful beneficiaries. It is also about fulfilling all of the unfinished obligations of the deceased individual. As the executor of an estate in Kentucky, you have an obligation to both the person who...
How divorce can make your family stronger
If you’re a parent who’s separated from your spouse and contemplating divorce or preparing to begin the process, you’re no doubt concerned about its impact on your children. If your children already know about the divorce, you’re likely already aware of their...
Watch out for subtle examples of age discrimination
Workplace discrimination occurs when an employer allows or participates in the unfair treatment of an employee simply because that employee belongs to a protected class. You may think of race, color and gender as the classes that most often receive this unfair...
What are the signs of age discrimination?
It's a common concern amongst workers that if they don't advance quickly enough, they will have missed their chance to move up in a company. It's an unfortunate fact that many employees assume employers will not hire or advance older workers. This assumption is based...
What are the limitations of a will?
A will is a useful document to have as part of your estate plan. You can use a will to dictate what will happen with your assets after you die. A will also is something you can use to express your wishes about other aspects of your life, such as who will take care of...
How should you talk to your parents about their estate plan?
As your parents approach retirement age, you may want to help them get their affairs in order regarding their estate plan. How should you frame the conversation with sensitivity? MoneyCrashers offers advice to start a discussion. Understand how to help your parents...
Best practices for complying with the ADA as an employer
You undoubtedly take great pride in running an inclusive and welcoming workplace. You not only want to stay compliant with the law but also want to ensure that your employees do not feel that they work in a toxic work environment or that you are unapproachable as an...
Have you been subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace?
Not everyone feels comfortable in their place of employment. This feeling of discomfort could come about for various reasons, some of which may be personal, and others could stem from the way co-workers or management treat employees. You may have felt uneasy on the...