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Pre-FOCUS Event Interview with Shahar Plinner

Q: If a business owner takes one piece of information from this event home with them, what is the most important? Shahar: Taxes are not a…

By Alicia Wimmer · October 2, 2018

Entrepreneurship

Putting Lifelong Learning to Good Use

We seem to value “lifelong learners” in business – you see this as a desired characteristic in job postings and those who are “successful” are typically…

By Michelle Bomberger · September 25, 2018

Employment

When is a Company Required to Pay Interns?

Internships offer additional benefits to employers, namely recruiting and grooming talent for future employment in the organization. The question is: when is a company required to…

By Michelle Bomberger · September 22, 2018

Employment

Physical Abilities Testing: Four Guidelines to Minimize Scrutiny

Physical Abilities Tests (PAT) can be a useful tool for employers that seek ideal workers for physically demanding jobs. However, a biased test could cost your…

By Alicia Wimmer · September 18, 2018

Business Planning

Family, the Workplace, and Government Regulation

September has arrived and those with kids are getting back into the school routine. Your employee’s schedules and mindsets may have shifted to new schedules and…

By Michelle Bomberger · September 5, 2018

Business Planning

How Hasbro Almost Blew An Intergalactic Deal

Those of us old enough to remember our very first Star Wars figure, were too young when they first arrived in stores to realize (or, care,…

By Michelle Bomberger · September 5, 2018

Business Planning

Metrics in Motivation

A lot of emphasis is placed on the need for metrics in business – “What gets measured, gets done” or “What gets measured, gets managed.” When…

By Michelle Bomberger · August 21, 2018

Leadership

Why You Should Have a Medical Power of Attorney for Your Adult Children

There is no freedom quite as exhilarating as turning 18, both for children and their parents. Maybe your child is heading off to college or taking…

By Alicia Wimmer · August 9, 2018

Employment

The Quagmire of Summer Vacations

We all feel it at this time of year – the disruption to our businesses because of summer vacations. It’s difficult enough to keep up with heavy…

By Michelle Bomberger · August 8, 2018

Facilities

Seattle Bans Use of Plastic Straws and Utensils in Food Service Establishments

Effective July 1, 2018, Seattle has banned the use of plastic utensils and straws in all restaurants, food trucks, grocery stores, coffee shops, and institutional cafeterias…

By Alicia Wimmer · July 3, 2018

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Equinox Blog & Legal Updates

Pre-FOCUS Event Interview with Shahar Plinner

Putting Lifelong Learning to Good Use

When is a Company Required to Pay Interns?

Physical Abilities Testing: Four Guidelines to Minimize Scrutiny

Family, the Workplace, and Government Regulation

How Hasbro Almost Blew An Intergalactic Deal

Metrics in Motivation

Why You Should Have a Medical Power of Attorney for Your Adult Children

The Quagmire of Summer Vacations

Seattle Bans Use of Plastic Straws and Utensils in Food Service Establishments

Protect What You Have Built and Prepare for What Comes Next