DOL is Trying to Make it Easier for Employers to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors
The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor recently proposed new rules making it easier for employers to classify workers as independent contractors. It is first important to know, new federal independent contractor rules will not preempt the new, landmark employment related Virginia Statute that went into effect on July 1, 2020, Va. Code §... Read More
When is it Safe to Destroy Business Documents?
Businesses periodically clean house and destroy documents, delete e-mail, and clear hard drives. But you may ask, “When is it safe to destroy business documents?” The answer is: It is permissible to shred documents and delete computer files, unless when the destruction took place you had a duty to preserve that property. The duty to preserve... Read More