Contracts allow two parties planning to do business to spell out their obligations. The terms and conditions in these agreements are what contracted parties have agreed to resolve their differences should a dispute arise. As a business owner, you should always try to...
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How can your construction company collect on an unpaid invoice?
Property owners and construction professionals often have to make minor concessions to one another during major projects. Property owners don't want to pay everything upfront and risk the contractor disappearing with their money and not doing the work. Contractors...
Navigating the COVID-19 Regulation Maze for Business Reopening
Many businesses in North Dakota and Minnesota have either reopened or are in the process of reopening. These same businesses need to be aware of the regulations and best practices for reopening their business to protect themselves, their employees, and the public at...
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...