Small Business Law

Gold refining is a process that involves recovering gold metal from gold ore and converting it to pure gold, free from impurities. There are several refining systems used to make gold bars.…

When the price of gold rises amidst hesitation to invest in the stock market, small-scale gold-refining operations become a popular source of income. Starting a refining business, however, requires…

When a woman becomes pregnant and needs time off work to care for her health, she asks her employer for maternity leave.

As a small business, you likely need your billed customers to pay on time to avoid adding financial stress to your books. However, there are proper ways to go about collecting a debt once it has gone…

Laws affecting the sale and resale of arts and crafts in California are subject to federal and state regulations. These laws deal with consignment issues, protection from negligence and royalty…

While opening a small business in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn doesn't require many formalities. Depending on the structure you choose and the product or service you are selling, you will need to register…

Different types of businesses have different size restrictions to qualify as a "small business." In terms of bankruptcy, there is really only one important distinction between business formations. Any…

The Pennsylvania small business bankruptcy laws offer commercial entities three alternatives for filing bankruptcy. The majority of the businesses choose between Chapter 7 and Chapter 11. Sometimes,…

Small businesses are a vital part of a state's economy, providing not only jobs for local residents but revenue to the state and local governments. California encourages small business establishment…

According to the Family Medical Leave Act, certain employers are required by law to allow employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in order to care for a newborn or adopted child. The law…

The Small Business Lending Reauthorization and Improvements Act was a bill introduced to the Senate by Senator John Kerry (D-MA). According to GovTrack, a non-partisan civic organization, the bill was…

In the United States, small businesses are subject to a number of laws regulating how they manage their employees. These laws cover among other things, wages, overtime, safety standards and benefits.

The State of Illinois Business Department (business.illinois.gov) administers the state's small-business rules and regulations. New and existing businesses that operate within the state are required…

Hiring an employee in Mexico can be a lot more complicated than it is in the United States or Canada. An employee's rights are always protected, especially in foreign-owned businesses. However, that…

Owning a homemade food business is the dream of many cooks whose doughnuts, salsa, bread or pasta sauce has garnered rave reviews from friends and family. Starting up a homemade food business…

Rules, regulations, ordinances and laws govern how business is conducted in the United States and how business taxes are processed. Federal and state laws govern requirements for small businesses and…

The United States established the Indian Arts and Crafts Act to prohibit the sale of arts and crafts items labeled as genuine North American Indian items if the items were not actually made by…