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Credit Card Surcharge and Cash Discount Laws

The NFIB Legal Center created this chart, starting on page four, to help sm…

The NFIB Legal Center created this chart, starting on page four, to help small businesses determine when a business can legally impose a surcharge or offer a c…

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Responding to ADA Lawsuits

You may have heard about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and wond…

You may have heard about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and wondered how it affects your business. Perhaps you’ve heard about predatory plaintiffs u…

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ADA Website Accessibility Guide

Website compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a tric…

Website compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a tricky thing. In fact, many small businesses are unaware that their websites must comply…

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Model Employee Handbook for Small Business

This handbook is intended to assist you in creating your own custom employe…

This handbook is intended to assist you in creating your own custom employee handbook. The actual policies and procedures of your business may vary due to the …

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Credit Card Chargeback Guide

Credit card transactions can ensure a convenient experience for your custom…

Credit card transactions can ensure a convenient experience for your customers. Unfortunately, sometimes these transactions can lead to chargeback claims that …

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Federal Employment Law Handbook

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center and the Atlantic Legal Foundation crea…

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center and the Atlantic Legal Foundation created the Federal Employment Law Handbook as a resource for small-business owners.

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NFIB Guide to Taxes

This Small Business Legal Center guide was created to assist small business…

This Small Business Legal Center guide was created to assist small business owners with lowering their taxes and avoiding audits. Get tips on calculating the A…

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Debt Collection Guide

Despite the frustrating and stressful nature of this issue, there are effec…

Despite the frustrating and stressful nature of this issue, there are effective ways to avoid nonpayment and recover payment before resorting to legal action. …

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Out-of-State Sales Tax Requirements

In 2018, the decision in the U.S. Supreme Court case South Dakota v. Wayfai…

In 2018, the decision in the U.S. Supreme Court case South Dakota v. Wayfair drastically changed long-established out-of-state seller tax rules. After Wayfair,…

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Guide to OSHA Inspections

This guide will help your business prepare for OSHA inspections and avoid c…

This guide will help your business prepare for OSHA inspections and avoid citations. The handbook provides information about communicating and negotiating with…

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Wage and Hour Laws Guide

The NFIB Guide to Wage and Hour Laws supplies you with the facts you need t…

The NFIB Guide to Wage and Hour Laws supplies you with the facts you need to stay in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act in an informative, easy-to-re…

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Guide to Independent Contractors

The Legal Center is pleased to offer the NFIB Guide to Independent Contract…

The Legal Center is pleased to offer the NFIB Guide to Independent Contractors to help small businesses determine whether their workers are considered employee…