by Stapley Accounting | Jun 19, 2024 | Employer
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), many salaried employees are exempt from overtime pay. But not all of them. To qualify as exempt, an employee must primarily perform certain executive, administrative or professional duties and be paid an annual salary that’s... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 18, 2024 | Business
If you follow the news, you’ve probably heard a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it’s slowly and steadily expanding into various aspects of our lives. One widely cited example is ChatGPT, an AI “chatbot” that can engage in conversations with users and... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Many people dream of turning a hobby into a regular business. Perhaps you enjoy boating and would like to open a charter fishing business. Or maybe you’d like to turn your sewing or photography skills into an income-producing business. You probably won’t have any tax... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 12, 2024 | Employer
As technology has rapidly evolved, and the value of intellectual property has skyrocketed, so has employers’ use of noncompete agreements. Many different types of organizations have deployed these agreements to prevent employees from taking valuable information and... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 11, 2024 | Business
No matter how carefully and congenially you run your business, customer disputes will likely happen from time to time. Some of the complaints may be people looking to negotiate a discount, “game the system” or even outright defraud you. But others could be legitimate...