May Business Bytes

This month’s Business Bytes highlights independent contractors, posting pictures, and home remodeling.

Independent Contractors.  The gig economy has upended the concepts that are used to determine if one is an employee or an independent contractor, and misclassification can be costly. The U.S Department of Labor issued new guidelines for business owners. READ MORE.  

Posting Pictures.  Posting online or using someone else’s artwork, logo, or photographs to enhance your website or communications without a license or permission is risky, even if it is not for commercial purposes. To avoid copyright infringement or other claims, use your own original artwork and pictures or only use those from a reputable source of stock artwork that is for public use. READ MORE.

Home Remodeling.  A frequent source of aggravation and litigation are home remodeling projects that do not go according to the plan. Some up-front tips and advice for homeowners and a little homework can go a long way to avoid both. READ MORE. 

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