For most companies, dealing with workers’ compensation claims comes with the territory of running a successful business. Even with appropriate safety policies and procedures in place, accidents happen, and even office workers and administrative staff can suffer job-related injuries or develop …
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Who is the Billionaire Calvin Ayre?
Calvin Ayre is a well-known name in online gambling and, in recent years, an important figure in the cryptocurrency industry. The Canadian billionaire came a long way and is regarded as one of the most influential people in the industry. Born in 1961 near Lloydminster, Saskatchewan he went to high …
3 Mistakes Startups Make in Protecting Their Intellectual Property
In the new information economy, a startup that begins with a good idea or new product can attract plenty of attention, funding, and the best talent its industry has to offer. The problem that many startups face, however, is that larger, more established competitors can beat them to the punch and …
Why You Need to Hire a Good Personal Injury Attorney
If you work for yourself, the last thing you need is to take time off. Many small business owners have no employees to fall back on, which means that while you are out sick the money stops coming in and your business begins to fail. It is an awful situation to be in and one that is very hard to …
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pitfalls: What Do Small Business Owners Need to Know?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that protects employees and job candidates against disability-based discrimination. This includes discrimination with regard to employment status and compensation, and harassment in the workplace. There is also a provision concerning the …
How Businesses Can Stay on the Right Side of the Law when Using Social Media
Social media can be a great tool for businesses and there are plenty of inspiring examples of businesses getting it very, very right. Possibly the most shining example of this is still the tweet sent by Oreo during the blackout in the 2013 Super Bowl, which featured a spotlight Oreo and the caption, …
