Handling an employee's unpaid wage claim can seem challenging. It is important to address it promptly and fairly. Understand the claim The U.S. Department of Labor accepts unpaid wage claims in its Wage and Hour Division. An employer needs to understand the details of...
As a business owner, you know how you want to use the new property that you just purchased. Unfortunately, after buying it, you have discovered that it is in the wrong zone. For instance, perhaps you wanted to start a commercial operation, but the area is zoned for...
Determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee is crucial for businesses and workers. The Department of Labor (DOL) has established a six-factor test to help identify the true nature of a working relationship. Misclassification can lead to...
Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA) are formal requests submitted by a contractor to a project owner—typically in government contracting—to modify the terms of an existing contract. These adjustments are generally pursued due to changes in conditions, unexpected...
Real estate laws related to adverse possession have been in the news quite a bit in recent months. There have been several high-profile cases of residential property owners being unable to gain possession of a property they purchased due to squatters. Squatters, or...
If you own property in Idaho, you’re obligated to adhere to state laws and regulations regarding such ownership, such as laws that protect the safety of visitors and guests. Failing to fulfill your obligations may lead to legal problems. As a commercial real estate...
Employers strive to cultivate a fair and inclusive work environment for all their employees. However, even with the best intentions, situations can arise where an employee feels discriminated against based on a protected characteristic like race, gender or disability....
In a market where real estate prices are soaring, short sales and foreclosed properties offer buyers unique opportunities to get the property of their dreams at an affordable price. What do you do, however, when you buy a foreclosure or short sale and the former owner...
In general, tips are provided directly to the employees who earn those tips. These may be paid on a credit card, as a portion of the bill, or cash may be left on the table. When a business has multiple tipped employees, they will all take their own personal tips home....
Idaho's anti-discrimination laws shield employees from intentional and unconscious bias, a subtler form of discrimination that can creep into the workplace. In other words, your actions and policies could unknowingly disadvantage certain groups, even with no malicious...
