The Do's and Don'ts After a Car Accident

• IRS Audits And You: What The Average American Needs To Know

  4 June 2019

  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has the responsibility to ensure that Americans of all economic statuses are compliant with their federal tax obligations, which it does through a little tool called an "audit." If that word doesn't strike fear in your heart, it's probably because you figure that most audits are done on the wealthy. After all, wealthy people have more money, their tax records are more complicated, and they have more to lose (or hide).

• When You Slip, Fall, and Get Injured: How a Personal Injury Case Is Assessed

  8 May 2019

  When you slip and fall, more can get hurt than your pride. Injuries from even a small slip and fall accident can be debilitating. An attorney will look at the reasons behind your fall, how injured you are, and your contribution to your injuries, if there is any. Injuries that are caused because of the negligence of another person generally mean that you have a strong personal injury case. Injuries you sustain because you weren't following the rules or you were being careless are going to be more difficult to seek compensation for.

• Are You Being Sexually Harasssed In The Workplace? Here's How To Tell

  29 March 2019

  Sexual harassment is a serious problem in many workplaces across the United States. This issue occurs when unwanted contact, behavior, or even just conversation of a sexual nature makes the workplace an uncomfortable, difficult place to be. In some cases, it may even interfere with your ability to do your job. Unfortunately, many people are not aware of what, exactly, sexual harassment is or if it is happening to them. By knowing the warning signs and indicators of sexual harassment, you can determine whether or not you need to seek help.

• How To Avoid Making Mistakes With Tipped Employees

  25 February 2019

  Having employees who accept tips is one way that you may lower costs. Customers are expected to tip in some industries, and tipped employees will sometimes earn more than their non-tipped counterparts who work solely for an hourly wage. However, you must avoid common mistakes that are made when using tipped employees.  Make Sure Your Employees Are Receiving Enough Tips  Understand when an employee is considered to be "tipped". An employee is not necessarily tipped if he or she has received less than $30 a month in tips.

• Planning For Your Incapacity: Why A Living Will Matters

  19 January 2019

  While you may have a will written that provides instructions on what to do with your assets when you pass, a living will is something else entirely. Also called an advanced directive, your living will gives explicit instructions on what to do in the event you are incapacitated. If you are concerned about the decisions that would be made in the event you couldn't speak for yourself, a living will can be written that lets everyone know what you want if you are sick and on life support.