Small Business: Canada

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2009-11-06 Employment Law - WAGE AND HOURS AND COMPENSATION WHEN TRAVELING:

Danielle: Here is a link to the DOL page that can help you determine if the position should be classified as exempt or non-exempt. If she makes independent decisions on behalf of the company, she may

2009-11-06 Franchising - Estimating expenses:

Hi Don, Here is the best way to figure expenses for any franchise opportunity you are looking at; Call the franchisees. Ask a few of them what their typical expenses are. Call different part of the

2009-11-06 Accounting, Payroll & Pension Issues - Employer 401(k) Options:

Once you involve an investment advisor he or she will want to be paid for the time involved. And 1-1.5% as a total fee is reasonable. The only way to get lower is to deal directly with the financial institution

2009-11-06 Running a Restaurant - Time Sheet rights:

Hello Rico, I know that California is very strict regarding employee breaks, and there are many instances where they have imposed huge fines to violators. It is not legal and you should contact the

2009-11-06 Employment Law - Salaried Exempt Overtime and Holiday Pay:

Jessica: Exempt employees are salaried. Many such employees work more than 40 hours per week. If there is a holiday in the work week, and the exempt employee takes the day off, they still typically