When a loved one passes away, it is often a sad and stressful time. Not only is the family dealing with the grief of loss, it must also contend with the deceased’s property and bills. Often, the next step is to start the probate process. There is a great deal of...
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Year: 2020
Can I pay my employees hourly and not pay overtime?
North Dakota Wage and Hour laws can be confusing. Many small business owners think that if they simply pay their employees a “SALARY” that they don’t have to pay them overtime. That’s not how it works, at least not in North Dakota. Simply being paid on a salary basis...
How to know if your worker is an independent contractor or employee.
We have all heard the discussions surrounding whether your employees are actually employees or if they can be considered independent contractors. If you’re a small business owner, you might want your team to be independent contractors because then you don’t have to...