Five Inspirational Quotes for Intrepid Business Owners
Business owners cannot afford to think in terms of normal, old or new. They cannot wait for a post-Covid world, whatever that may be. They must survive, and to do so, they must seek new opportunities and adopt new attitudes. Take the following quotes to heart, and keep them in your mind, as you move […]
Everything You Need to Consider Before Closing Your Business
At the start of 2020, New Jersey was home to close to 900,000 small businesses. It is difficult to say how many remain open, but is certain that many have permanently closed, or are on the verge of dissolution. At this juncture, business owners need to ask themselves if a full dissolution is even necessary. […]
A Quick Look at the Paycheck Protection Program
Small businesses are still surviving, months after the United States government signed the CARES Act into law and introduced the Paycheck Protection Program, a nearly $650 billion loan program. The program’s purpose is to provide business owners with eight weeks of cash-flow assistance through 100 percent federally guaranteed loans. All small businesses are eligible for the […]
Four Questions about the Paycheck Protection Program
According to a new bill passed by the House, and a similar one proposed by the Senate, the Paycheck Protection Program is going to be extended until December 31st. In the meantime, there are still plenty of questions New Jersey small business owners need answers to.Do I have to apply through one lender?No. Once your […]
Five Ways the Flexibility Act Improves the Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program is a $650 billion loan program, introduced by the CARES Act , that offers small businesses eight weeks of cash-flow assistance through 100 percent federally guaranteed loans. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) was introduced by Representatives Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Chip Roy (R-TX) and passed by the […]
Four Essential Documents for Small Businesses During COVID-19
The services of small business attorneys are more essential than ever. Typical contracts may prove difficult to fulfill, employees may need to be furloughed, health and safety policies will have to change and temporary work from home policies will have to be created. The use of these four crucial documents will play an important role […]
Five Facts Employers Need to Know Before Hiring Undocumented Workers
Failure to verify an employee’s authorization to work in the United States can lead to serious legal issues. Knowing the basics of hiring undocumented workers is essential. Here are five facts that will help to avoid catastrophe:Authorization is required.Employers are required by law to verify that all employees are authorized to work in the United […]
Compassionate Law Firms Put Quality Before Quantity
The truth is being a lawyer is simply a job. It is the human that fills it, that makes the difference. The capacity for compassion defines the human. What is compassion?Defining CompassionGetting the job done is not about feeling sorry for clients. It is not about identifying with their feelings and emotions. Doing the job […]
Claims for Wrongful Termination During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Wrongful termination has become an extraordinarily complex matter during the COVID-19 outbreak. Employers are struggling to keep up with the massive changes in the legal landscape. With employees focused on remaining employed and feeding their families, it is just as unlikely that they are aware of the legal issues surrounding the pandemic. It is overwhelming, […]
An Urgent Q & A about NJ Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment claims in New Jersey are increasing at an astonishing rate. Around this time, in March of 2019, approximately 10,000 people filed for benefits. One year later, that number has reached over 1 million claims and continues to rise. Businesses are shutting down and workers are being laid off due to the Coronavirus. The N.J. Department […]