http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index Find information to help grow your online business with business plans, Thomas Register, news articles and more http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-112744-m-4-sc-23-pay_discrimination_developments-i On May 29, 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the case of Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., an employment case important to all ... Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:00:00 -0800 112744 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-112345-m-4-sc-23-are_noncompete_agreements_valid-i Many employers ask their employees to enter into broad noncompete agreements or employment contracts with noncompete provisions. Maybe you want to ... Wed, 30 May 2007 17:00:00 -0700 112345 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-112382-m-4-sc-55-the_risks_of_twotiming_a_95_employer-i The costly consequences of raising money for a sideline startup business while employed Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 112382 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-112371-m-4-sc-55-how_to_avoid_getting_fired_by_investors-i Strategies for securing a founder's role in venture fund backed companies Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 112371 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-2000-m-4-sc-23-eight_tips_to_prevent_employee_theft_and_fraud-i One of the most serious threats to the success of a small business is employee theft. Misplaced trust and a failure to implement basic financial... Thu, 31 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800 2000 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1658-m-4-sc-23-drug_testing_of_prospective_employees-i Although business owners have the legal right to insist on a drug-free workplace, they also have to know their workers' legal rights to privacy and... Mon, 06 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1658 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1654-m-4-sc-23-do_you_have_legal_obligations_before_conducting_a_background_check-i Be careful about who performs background checks and how they go about it. There are legal issues lurking behind every door. Sun, 05 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1654 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-2107-m-4-sc-48-dos_and_donts_when_buying_for_your_boss-i Make a good impression by keeping these do's and don'ts in mind when buying gifts for your boss. Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800 2107 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-2106-m-4-sc-48-dos_and_donts_of_employee_gift_giving-i Giving gifts to employees is always appreciated - unless you make some of these mistakes. Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800 2106 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-2105-m-4-sc-48-dos_and_donts_of_client_gift_giving-i Giving corporate gifts can help build relationships - or cause unanticipated problems. These tips will help you out. Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800 2105 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-2102-m-4-sc-48-company_gift_giving_tips-i Not sure what corporate gifts you should be giving? Here's a pile of tips and suggestions. Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800 2102 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-112122-m-4-sc-23-understanding_workers_compensation-i Given the chances that your firm will eventually have to deal with a workplace injury, you must be prepared to navigate the intricacies of worker's... Mon, 29 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 112122 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1584-m-4-sc-23-understanding_the_americans_with_disabilities_act-i Since its passage in 1990, the ADA has had a huge impact on American society. Here's what businesses need to do to comply with this important law. Sun, 28 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1584 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1573-m-4-sc-23-epli_your_best_defense_against_workrelated_lawsuits-i With so many cases of sexual harassment and discrimination in the news, more companies have purchased employment practices liability insurance... Fri, 26 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1573 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1555-m-4-sc-23-using_a_settlement_agreement-i Find out how a settlement can save you the time and expense of litigation when you have a dispute with an employee that you've fired. Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1555 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1499-m-4-sc-23-fmla_and_extended_employee_absences-i Poor health or a family emergency may keep an employee out of work for an extended period. Find out how an employer must deal with an extended... Sat, 13 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 1499 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1350-m-4-sc-23-arbitration_clause_in_contracts-i With growing court congestion, prolonged discovery, and motion practice driving up the cost of litigation, arbitration has become an increasingly... Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700 1350 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1277-m-4-sc-23-email_policies_for_the_workplace-i Consider establishing an e-mail policy to ensure that your employees are using your e-mail for work-related purposes and that they understand... Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700 1277 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-1275-m-4-sc-23-understanding_sexual_harassment-i Few things can hurt a company as badly as a sexual harassment lawsuit. Should an employee come forward with harassment allegations, do you know the... Thu, 21 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700 1275 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-2052-m-4-sc-49-workers_compensation_buyers_guide-i You have to carry it - but you don't have to overpay for it. Find out how to get the best deal on workers' compensation. Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0700 2052 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-2091-m-4-sc-49-workers_compensation_industry_lingo-i To make the right business purchases, you have to know the language. Here's a guide to workers' comp lingo. Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0700 2091 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-2200-m-4-sc-23-leverage_for_lawsuits-i You never want your company to face a lawsuit, but it's smart to have liability insurance if ever happens. Mon, 22 Jul 2002 00:00:00 -0700 2200 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-2148-m-4-sc-23-alternative_dispute_resolution-i Every now and then, a business transaction goes wrong. However, that doesn't mean you'll automatically end up in court. Sat, 08 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0700 2148 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-2175-m-4-sc-48-drive_your_auto_insurance_in_the_right_direction-i It's important to know when you need to extend commercial auto insurance to your employees' vehicles. Tue, 17 Apr 2001 00:00:00 -0700 2175