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US workers gain more freedom to change jobs as government bans noncompete agreements

Workplace Insight

The agency predicts the creation of 8,500 new businesses every year, along with an average annual pay increase of $524 for workers. Additionally, the rule is expected to lead to lower healthcare costs and a surge in innovation, with estimates suggesting as many as 29,000 more patents filed each year in the coming decade.

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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

Allwork

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

Allwork

It also found that more men than women reported taking legal action when they experienced harassment (but were less likely to do so when the perpetrator was someone more senior). A lack of appropriate response can also cost the company financially (costs including settlement, damages, loss of productivity, etc.).

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How to Name Your Business

Success

What does it cost (not only in terms of price, but also time)? Is it legally available? Trademark Database at USPTO.gov to see if the name is legally trademarked. Results: One of the few independent marketing agencies to survive and grow since its founding 27 years ago. Why should I believe you? What’s in it for me?

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Recruit CRM's Recruitment Entrepreneurs Series Ft. Brett Clemenson

Recruit CRM

Known widely as one of the recruitment agencies to provide the best candidate and client experience, ALRA provides a 360-degree service to place candidates into a new role at no additional cost where every experience is customised as per individual needs. How crazy is that?!

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Employee Misclassification, Labor Laws and the Sharing Economy

Small Business Labs

If sharing economy companies have to hire their service providers as employees, the added costs and administrative requirements would severely damage their profitability.   Expect to see many more suits and legal actions like this one filed in the coming months.    Franchise Independent workers'

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The Rise of Small Business Crowdfunding

Small Business Labs

The Jobs Act, which was signed into law last year, legalizes equity crowdfunding.  The SEC and other agencies are currently working on the rules, but expect to see equity crowdfunding in the coming months.

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