There are legitimate reasons for employers to be concerned about the criminal backgrounds of potential employees. But in the United States, the goal of the criminal justice system should be reformation over punishment. Numerous studies suggest that iniquities in our system, despite the best efforts of criminal defense attorneys, lead…
When you are establishing a new business, there are many new aspects to consider in terms of your new workforce. All employees in the state of Idaho are covered by both state and federal employment laws. These laws can affect every stage of your relationship with your workers, from be…
There are employers and employees, and then there are independent contractors. Employees and independent contractors might work next to each other on the same project, but there are critical legal status distinctions between being an employee as opposed to an independent contractor. The distinction affects where a person might receive…
Many businesses operate on a tight margin. When it comes to maintaining a profit for the year, tax incentives and tax credits can be significant. When planning your business expenses and preparing to file your tax returns, keep these five tax incentives in mind. Workforce Training Fund The state of…
Sen. Marv Hagedorn (R) of Meridian just announced that his upcoming two-year term in the state senate will be his last as he is running for Idaho lieutenant governor. Hagedorn shared his decision via Twitter and Facebook earlier today. With the announcement, Hagedorn becomes the first candidate to officially step…
INL (Idaho National Laboratory), one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s national laboratories and a significant employer of Idaho Falls area residents, received the Idaho Innovation Award this year. Inventors Tedd Lister and Luis Diaz Aldana were specifically honored for their contributions to efficient recycling. The annual Idaho Innovation Awards…
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — During the Intermountain Energy Summit, held in Idaho Falls earlier this week, there was discussion about Idaho National Laboratory being the preferred site to locate the construction and operation of the world’s first NuScale Power…
What is a MLM? Multi-Level Marketing is often referred to as MLM. Some companies get confused with multi-level marketing businesses when in fact they do not meet actual legal definitions. How do you know if a company is an MLM? Let’s break down the definition of a Multi Level Marketing business model.…
The Honest Company Targeted in Organic Ingredients Claim Jessica Alba's Honest Company is getting sued for product ingredient issues. The product targeted with legal action is the Organic Premium Formula for babies. The latest lawsuit was filed by the nonprofit group Organic Consumers Association. The association filed a lawsuit with the Los…
The Fight for $15 May End in Losing Jobs to Robots People are fighting to get the minimum wage raised to $15 an hour. #FightFor15 is trending on Twitter as people are demanding more pay for fast food jobs. Restaurants are rethinking their labor costs as the business model may…