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Family Business Compensation Issues

Money and compensation are among the most sensitive issues that family business members face. Some of the pitfalls include using pay to maintain parental control and/or to resolve emotional issues, mixing compensation with...more

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Employment Laws to Keep in Mind for Family Business Owners

There is often a temptation for small and mid-sized family-owned businesses to disregard employment laws, particularly when considering a family member’s employment, but those laws generally do not have an exemption for...more

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What Family Businesses Should Know about Washington’s New Paid Family Medical Leave Law

On July 5, 2017, Washington State joined a handful of states mandating paid family and medical leave. The new leave program, to be funded by employer and employee premiums, will provide up to 18 weeks of paid leave to...more

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The Immigrant Family Business: Succeeding in the American Market

Statue Of Liberty Against A Golden Sky There is nothing uniquely American about the concept of family business. Families have operated businesses in every nation of the world, and some cultures are well known for fostering...more

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Essential Employment Policies for Family Businesses, Part II

In this second round of “must-have” employment policies, we focus on rest breaks and meal periods. It can be devastating for any business, but especially a family-run business, to face claims of non-compliance with wage and...more

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