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March, 2019


We want to thank all of you who take the time to read the news letters we are sending and we hope that you are finding the information beneficial. At Tindall Law Firm, LLC we enjoy sharing valuable tips regarding the law; offering articles on hot issues in the law; commenting on topics of interest; and helping you navigate the tricky world of the law, which is ever changing.  

At any time if you have any questions on any of the materials you find in our newsletter or any other legal issues, please do not hesitate to contact me. If there is any legal issue of interest that you would like to see addressed in our newsletter, please let us know. 

We value your feedback very much. We treasure our clients very much and we aim to treat each of you as a member of our family and with a commitment to excellence, zealous advocacy on your behalf, and quality service. 
 
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Top Small Business Legal Issues
Excerpt from Article Written By Clare Curley for NFIB.com
 
When it comes to trademark issues, hiring, and more, what you don't know can get you into trouble.

Being fantastic at running a small business isn't the only key to growth. In fact, it's often the legal details such as failure to incorporate, unprotected intellectual property, or contractual missteps that distract from the job of growing a company. Below are a few small business lawyers offer their two cents on the top issues that trip up entrepreneurs.

Misclassification

Do you rely heavily on contractors? If so, know that employee misclassification is a top enforcement priority for the  U.S. Department of Labor.

The National Law Review reported that class actions asserting misclassification claims are filed almost daily. It suggested that employers regularly using independent contractors "examine those relationships periodically to ensure that the classification remains defensible."

Visit the IRS online to review the business relationship between you and the people performing the services before hiring them.

Hiring and Firing

Problems often arise early into employment due to a mismatch between skills and responsibilities. Common misconceptions can keep employers from terminating workers who might be a drag on their bottom line. That's because many small businesses are misinformed when it comes to rules on terminating an employee.
The federal law doesn't cover employment except for wage, hours, and discrimination. In most cases if the employee is not doing the job the employer is still able to fire the employee at will-provided there aren't other contractual promises in place.
Businesses can avoid the problem by providing an offer letter or other documentation that outlines the terms of employment and includes a probationary period of 60 to 90 days.

Local Licensing 

While not the riskiest misstep an entrepreneur can make, failing to secure the proper licensing at the local level can cost a small business-and often does. Startups often fail to get their local licensing because they're home-based or prefer to avoid the cost.

Always give a call to your closest level of government, whether it's the city or county, and speak to a community development department or taxation department. Your local secretary of state website also should be able to help.


At Tindall Law Firm, LLC, we are your local legal resource in Connecticut. With 20 years of experience, Attorney Tavis Tindall has the knowledge and skill handle your legal question. For a free consultation, please call  203-755-0018 or contact us online.
Has 2019 already been a  year of changes?

Births, deaths, marriages, new business, retirement. So many things can happen throughout the year that can cause you to need changes in you estate plan, will, power of attorney and more.

Tindall Law Firm is here at your service to assist with the wide variety of changes your family or business may encounter throughout the year.

At Tindall Law Firm we work hard for clients every day. We all want to see clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. I hope you all have had a great summer and are looking forward to the fall season. 

As a family-based business, our staff is close, and we extend that friendly, caring attitude to our clients. We treat our clients as if they are our own family and truly care about them as more than just a number. It is this quality along with superior service and competent representation that has allowed us to become the "lawyer for life" for all of our clients and their families and friends to whom they refer us.  

 
Sincerely,
 
Tavis Tindall
Tindall Law Firm, LLC