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  • Ten Things to Know Before Traveling Abroad

    If you plan on traveling abroad any time in the near future, you’ll want to be sure you are fully prepared. That means having the proper documents, preparing for emergency situations, and being organized before you go. Here are ten helpful things to know before you leave the U.S.

  • Bad Company: How to Deal with an Unethical Boss

    Ethics is an important part of our work environment. So, when our boss does something questionable or asks us to do something that is incongruent with our values, we have to ask ourselves if it’s worth our mental health and integrity to act. Dealing with an unethical boss can be difficult, but it’s certainly not insurmountable.

  • Preventing Employee Lawsuits: 12 Ways to Stay Out of Court

    Does the word “lawsuit” send shivers down your spine? Are you constantly afraid of violating workplace policies? Learn 12 critical ways to stay out of court and protect yourself against a potential nightmare.

  • In Hot Water: Is a Bad Job Reference Legal?

    You’re job searching and are concerned that a former employer will speak negatively about you. While state laws vary on what information can be divulged in a reference check, there are some basics that transcend all states. Read on to learn what you need to know about this subject.

  • Pay Up: Collection Agencies vs. Collection Law Firms

    If your business has trouble collecting debts and requires outside assistance, you have two options: employ a collection agency or hire a law firm specializing in collections. Read on to learn which factors to consider when you need collect debts ... fast.

  • Web Piracy: How to Ensure Software-Licensing Is Legal

    So, you snagged that CD out of the Microsoft® Word box in your office, installed it on your home PC, and then returned it to the office? Guess what? You just committed a crime! To better understand software-licensing rules, read this article carefully. Very carefully…

  • Workplace Confidentiality and the HIPAA Privacy Rule

    The average person probably agrees that medical, dental, and mental health information is private and should be kept that way. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted by the federal government to help protect consumers from having their private health information released without their permission. While it is a very complicated issue, here is what you need to know.