Workplace relationships could lead to serious problems if you're not equipped to deal with the potential consequences of interpersonal conflict or break-ups.

Your new business is your baby, but a little legal separation is needed to protect everything you've worked hard to amass and enjoy.

Research shows that happy employees are more productive in the workplace. Here are some important ways to keep your employees satisfied:

Tell your employees THANK YOU today!

#MeToo has meaning for small business, too

Happy President's Day!

Please take the survey titled "Employee Handbooks". Your feedback is important!

Three important ways to manage an employee who is an introvert:

While Olympic hopefuls may break the bank on their support teams, you don't have to.

Enjoy the holiday!

No one wants to work in a toxic work environment. As a business leader, communicating effectively and being fair and equitable to all employees can help create a healthy and happy workplace.

Don't put your business at risk! Here's a look at three common legal challenges business owners regularly face.

To make it easier for our small business clients . . . no more billable hours!  From now on, pre-agreed pricing.   Dana Ball is your Utah small business partner!  At a pre-agreed price, you can [...]

Workplace conflicts happen and ignoring them can be costly. Eight hours of company time is wasted with every unaddressed conflict, now multiply that by all the issues not being resolved. In fact, [...]

HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR UTAH SMALL BUSINESS? The health of your Utah small business is a reflection of how well you manage all aspects of your company. Avoid problems by making smart decisions that [...]

Fifty percent of all American businesses are owned and run by families. There are some benefits associated with a family business, but there are also some pitfalls associated with undertaking a [...]

Small business owners wear many hats and one of them is the task of managing employees. Delivering verbal warnings and employee discipline can be uncomfortable but owners inevitably must timely [...]

Employer Alert: New Employee I-9 Form by January 22, 2017! Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (“IRCA”), employers are required to verify the employment eligibility of new [...]

What’s the difference between hiring independent contractors and employees? The biggest difference is the trouble a small business owner can bring upon itself from the IRS and the Department of [...]

Overtime law is delayed, so now what??  Last week on November 22, 2016, a federal judge in Texas, issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) new overtime [...]

What now??  Check back next week for additional information on how you should proceed with the Overtime rule being delayed.

Experts predict a record-breaking year for Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) lawsuits and FLSA violations. First, thanks to the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) new overtime rule, around 4.2 million [...]

Have you talked to your employees yet about the OVERTIME law that changes on December 1?  Yes, I am referring to the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) new overtime rule that increases the overtime [...]

There are several reasons why a small business might close its doors. In the first 4 years of business, less than 20% of small businesses survive!  (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BED).  The [...]

If you have employees then, YES, the new OVERTIME rule applies to you! Only 30 days until December 1, 2016, so you better jump on this.

The potential for liability at the interview stage in the hiring process is tremendous. Fair hiring laws are in place to give every candidate a fair shake in the job interview and selection [...]

Did you know that prior to the 19th century lawyers used to be paid by the word?  The more wordy the contract the more money the lawyer earned.  That explains a lot regarding why today “wordy” [...]

Hiring and retaining great employees in Utah is becoming challenging. Utah has such low unemployment rates and the state’s job market has become increasingly competitive. Small business owners [...]

When expectations are clear between employer and employee then harmony ensues – – and boost your bottom line.

There are two professionals a small business needs: an accountant and a lawyer. The reasons for hiring an accountant may be obvious, but not so apparent as to why you need an attorney. A small [...]

I’m Dana Ball, Small Business Attorney. If you employ at least ONE person, you can be on the hook for wage and hour violations. Ignorance of the laws will not protect you.