by Jay Long | Jan 9, 2019 | employment
Over the years, companies both large and small — from FedEx and Microsoft to the local gym — have found themselves in deep water due to the misclassification of contractors. They use contractors as “part-time” or “overflow” workers, and those workers don’t meet the...
by Shawn Harju | Jan 3, 2019 | business, Real Estate, Seattle City Ordinance
Effective January 1, 2019, short-term rental operators, platforms (Airbnb®, VBRO®), and some bed and breakfasts, in the City of Seattle must have a short-term regulatory license. A short-term rental is one where a home or part of a home is rented, for a fee, for...
by Michelle Bomberger | Jan 2, 2019 | business, business planning, CEO, Leadership
It comes as no surprise that an essential element of planning for the New Year includes goal setting. And there’s a good chance that two of your business’s top financial metrics include revenue and profit goals. When these goals are set, company leadership creates...
by Michelle Bomberger | Dec 3, 2018 | business, employer, employment, estate planning, family business, Human Resources, Innovation, Leadership, Operations, tax planning
Although we are often distracted at this time of year by fun family gatherings, vacation time, and holiday cheer and events, businesses often take this time to ensure they are ready to start the new year strong. Below are several areas we suggest businesses evaluate...
by Jay Long | Dec 3, 2018 | business, business planning, CEO, employer, employment, Human Resources, Leadership, Operations
Beginning January 1, 2019, Washington state will join the small group of states mandating paid family and medical leave (“PFML”) for Washington state employees. Here are some of the key questions our clients are asking: What is the purpose of the law? Is our...
