July 17, 2026
Understanding Service Animal Protections Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
When it comes to allowing or restricting service animals in your business, it is important to understand your rights and obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Doing so will help your business accommodate customers with disabilities while avoiding disputes and liability.
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July 7, 2026
Using AI for Your Small Business: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a standard business tool for small employers.
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July 2, 2026
Fireworks Abound 鈥� Celebrating America鈥檚 250th and at the U.S. Supreme Court
This month we celebrate America鈥檚 semiquincentennial 鈥� the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
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June 30, 2026
Legal Alert 鈥� How the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) Affects Small Businesses Nationwide
The California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) is driving a growing number of lawsuits involving everyday technology used by businesses.
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June 19, 2026
What to Know About Employing Teen Workers聽this聽Summer聽
In聽June 2025, over 30% of聽teens聽aged 16-19 were employed in the U.S.,聽totaling 5.36 million people.
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June 16, 2026
What a New DOJ Memo Means for Small Business Hiring Practices
A recent U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) legal opinion could significantly affect how federal discrimination law is applied to small businesses.
On June 9, 2026, the DOJ鈥檚 Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) issued a memorandum addressing 鈥渄isparate impact鈥� liability under Title VII of the Civil Right
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May 28, 2026
Tax Alert 鈥� Taxpayers may be Eligible for Tax Refunds or Abatement Following a Recent Court Decision
A recent federal court decision could have major implications for taxpayers who were assessed IRS penalties and interest during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Kwong v. United States, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruled that under the version of Internal Revenue Code Section 7508A in effect when COV
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May 8, 2026
OSHA Heat Safety Rules for Small Businesses and Steps to Protect Your Workers
Whether your employees work inside or out, heat-related illness is a serious risk that can lead to legal and financial consequences for your business. As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ramps up its focus on workplace heat safety, small business owners should take steps to e
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April 29, 2026
Tariff Update for Small Business Owners and Importers
The U.S. Supreme Court鈥檚 tariff decision has led to significant changes for small businesses that rely on imported goods.
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April 17, 2026
What 鈥淣o Tax on Tips鈥� and 鈥淣o Tax on Overtime鈥� Means for Your Business
On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law, and of most significance for 网曝吃瓜 members, it made the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
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April 7, 2026
Online Dispute Resolution: Practical Steps for Resolving Business Disputes
Business disputes can arise for many reasons and may involve anyone, including customers, clients, vendors, partners, and service providers.
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March 24, 2026
Navigating Economic Injury Disaster Loans and U.S. Treasury Collection Efforts
For countless small business owners, the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) offered critical support during an unprecedented period.
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March 11, 2026
DOL and NLRB Announce Changes to Worker Classification
Recently, two federal agencies announced rule changes that should lessen the risk of worker misclassification. On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) took major steps to roll back Biden-era employment and labor regulations and largely r
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February 27, 2026
Wage Garnishments: How Small Business Owners Can Ensure Compliance and Avoid Costly Penalties
Wage garnishments may cause confusion for small business owners about their legal responsibilities. Understanding what wage garnishment is, why it happens, and how to respond can help protect your business and ensure legal compliance.
What is a Wage Garnishment?
A wage garnishment is a legal p
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February 18, 2026
Bankruptcy Clawbacks: How to Protect Your Business
What is Bankruptcy Clawback?
A bankruptcy clawback occurs when someone who files for bankruptcy tries to recover money they paid to a business in the months before filing. They can force businesses to return the funds, even for services or goods already provided. The Bankruptcy Code (Section 547)
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January 28, 2026
Form I-9 Compliance and ICE Audits
Federal law mandates that U.S. employers verify their employees’ authorization to work in the United States by completing Form I-9. Due to increased immigration enforcement, workplace Form I-9 audits have increased. This article explores employers’ requirements, common mistakes during the process, a
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January 7, 2026
Federal Employment Law Basics for Small Businesses
Navigating federal employment laws can be complex, but understanding the key regulations and requirements is essential for your small business to avoid complaints, fines, lawsuits, and other headaches. Below, we provide an overview of some major federal employment laws along with practical guidance
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December 1, 2025
WOTUS Relief: Newly Proposed Rule Excludes Many Wetlands and Ditches
A newly proposed rule from the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aims to give landowners a more predictable definition of 鈥渨aters of the United States鈥� (WOTUS).
The definition of WOTUS has long been a point of contention for landowners.
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November 14, 2025
Financing Your Small Business: Understanding Business Loans and Other Financing Strategies
Securing funding to finance your small business can feel overwhelming, but having a basic understanding of your options and available resources will help with choosing a strategy that fits your business needs. Below is an overview of business loan options and other financing opportunities that may b
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October 14, 2025
Document Retention Strategies for Small Business
Part of managing and operating a small business means sorting through hundreds, if not thousands, of physical and electronic documents and records. While staying organized requires clearing out clutter, tossing out the wrong document or deleting an important email can have disastrous consequences.
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September 12, 2025
Understanding the PUMP Act and PWFA: What Employers Must Know to Stay Compliant and Avoid Lawsuits
Recent federal laws have increased workplace duties for employers: the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Together, they expand protections for employees and set new rules for break time, private space, and reasonable accommodations for pre
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September 9, 2025
E-Verify for Small Businesses: Tips and Tools for Verifying Employment Eligibility
E-Verify is a free, online system that lets employers electronically verify the employment eligibility of new hires and ensure compliance with federal immigration laws. It works alongside Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to confirm a person鈥檚 identity and employment authorization. By c
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August 18, 2025
Independent Contractor or Employee: How to distinguish worker classifications and avoid penalties
In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it would no longer enforce the 2024 independent contractor rule (2024 Rule) issued under the Biden Administration. The 2024 Rule changed DOL鈥檚 approach by applying a stricter Totality of the Circumstances Test for classifying workers as emplo
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July 24, 2025
Understanding the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Visa Program
Under the Immigration Nationality Act, the federal government manages work visa programs to support employers with temporary and permanent workforce needs.
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July 22, 2025
Federal Requirements Governing Agricultural Employment
If you own and operate a business in the agricultural sector, it is crucial to stay informed about federal laws and regulations related to agricultural employment.
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July 14, 2025
Paid Leave and Employer Obligations
Knowing when employee time off is required to be paid or unpaid can be complicated, especially for small businesses.
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June 30, 2025
Small Businesses Pick Up Promising Wins in U.S. Supreme Court鈥檚 2024-2025 Term
The Supreme Court鈥檚 2024-2025 term was a relatively quiet one for small business. But that didn鈥檛 stop the 网曝吃瓜 Legal Center鈥檚 advocacy on behalf of small businesses.
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May 21, 2025
Responding to ADA Lawsuits
You may have heard about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and wondered how it affects your business. Perhaps you heard about predatory plaintiffs using the ADA to extort small businesses in 鈥榙rive-by鈥� lawsuits.
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May 19, 2025
U.S. Department of Labor Returns to an Older Independent Contractor Standard
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it will not enforce the Biden administration鈥檚 2024 independent contractor rule while DOL considers a new rule, In the interim, DOL will enforce a previous independent contractor standard, first put in place in 2008 and affirmed in 2019.
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March 25, 2025
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Victory! 鈥� FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirement for America鈥檚 Small Businesses
On Friday March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim regulation that exempts U.S. small businesses and U.S. persons from the BOI reporting requirements.
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