New Jersey franchise owners may be interested in a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board, which ruled that McDonald's is a co-employer with its franchisees. While the ruling is currently limited to McDonald's, the precedent may pave the way for other...
Business Law Professionals
Month: October 2014
History of Norman’s Hallmark
Business professionals and entrepreneurs in New Jersey may learn several valuable lessons from reviewing the history of Norman's Hallmark. The company is now the largest Hallmark Gold Crown retailer on the eastern seaboard, and is currently celebrating its 75th...
How can a business fulfill its FMLA notification requirements?
Many New Jersey employers fall under the Family and Medical Leave Act, which requires certain notification requirements to be met. Every covered employer has to display a general notice about the act and provide information to their employees regarding their rights....
Understanding how partnerships work
Some New Jersey entrepreneurs may decide to structure their ventures as partnerships. Partnerships involve two or more people sharing in the profits or losses of a company. They may also share in the company's debt and other obligations. As a partnership may be a...