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  • State by State Comparison of Worker’s Compensation LawsWorker’ compensation issues can take up critical time for your small business, cause unnecessary loss of income, and create added stress. Complicating the matter – each state has different worker’s compensation requirements. Learn the basics on worker’s compensation insurance requirements for your state and whether you need to carry insurance for your employees.
  • Cutting Back: Reducing Hours Without Increasing LawsuitsAs an alternative to permanent layoffs, or to cut costs without eliminating jobs, employers may want to consider reducing wages or hours. Learn how to minimize the legal risks associated with wage and hour reductions.
  • FTC Red Flags Rule UpdateThe Red Flags Rule requires every business that extends credit to customers or uses credit reports to implement a written program to detect, prevent and mitigate identity theft. See what your business must do to comply.
  • The Final Paycheck: Paying Terminated Employees on TimeState law may direct when the check should be issued and what types of compensation it should include. NFIB has compiled a breakdown of the various state laws.