What Counts as “Hours Worked” Under the Fair Labor Standards Act?

Rincker LawEmployment and Labor Law

If your small business has non-exempt employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you are required to pay those employees in accordance with its minimum wage and overtime requirements for all “hours worked.” This may seem like a simple requirement, but figuring out what is considered “hours worked” may be more complicated than it seems at first glance. …

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Ask Cari: What Should I Do Immediately After A Loved One Dies?

Rincker LawAsk Cari, Video Blogging

If you are interested in asking Cari a question to be promoted on her YouTube channel or on her podcast, Ag Law Today, please email Cari Rincker at cari@rinckerlaw.com with Ask Cari in the subject line.  Your identity will remain anonymous.  Cari’s answers are for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Share this Article

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Business Insurance: Protecting Your Business from Unexpected Losses

Rincker LawBusiness Law

As a small business owner, you have invested large amounts of time and money to make your business a success. Business insurance protects this investment in the event of unexpected damage to property or lawsuits, which could otherwise be devastating to your business. There are many types of insurance available depending upon the nature of your business. Worker’s compensation insurance …

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Ask Cari: What Is A Fiduciary Relationship And What Is A Fiduciary Duty?

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If you are interested in asking Cari a question to be promoted on her YouTube channel or on her podcast, Ag Law Today, please email Cari Rincker at cari@rinckerlaw.com with Ask Cari in the subject line.  Your identity will remain anonymous.  Cari’s answers are for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Share this Article

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Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Business

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law

Cybersecurity is a growing concern for businesses, and small businesses are not immune from the threats posed by cybercriminals. Don’t be complacent because your business is small: Almost half of all cyberattacks in the U.S. are directed at small businesses. In recognition of this serious problem, in August 2018, President Trump signed into law the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act, …

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Episode 14 of Ag Law Today: Insurance

Rincker LawPodcasts

I speak about all things insurance with agriculture law legend Prof. Jesse Richardson on this episode of Ag Law Today.  There are so many kinds of insurance that affect farmers, rancher and agri-business owners.  Such a great conversation.  Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube and iTunes. Share this Article

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Ask Cari: What Is Mediation?

Rincker LawAsk Cari, Video Blogging

If you are interested in asking Cari a question to be promoted on her YouTube channel or on her podcast, Ag Law Today, please email Cari Rincker at cari@rinckerlaw.com with Ask Cari in the subject line.  Your identity will remain anonymous.  Cari’s answers are for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Share this Article

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4 Steps to Ensure the Enforceability of E-Signatures

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law

More and more, transactions between small businesses and their customers, vendors, and service providers occur online rather than on paper. Yet some feel uneasy about the enforceability of these electronically-signed documents. Is an electronic signature as valid as a conventional handwritten signature? Under state and federal law, e-signatures are recognized as valid and enforceable: Most states have adopted the Uniform …

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Cari Rincker Talks Mitigating Risks with AgriTourism

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law

Excited to participate in the virtual agritourism conference sponsored by EscapeMaker.  My presentation was on tools to mitigate risk with agri-tourism including business entities, insurance, general releases and liability waivers, contracts, and labor law issues.  Proud to be a part of the 14 women speakers on this important topic. Share this Article

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Business License and Permit Requirements

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law

If you are starting a new business, it is important not to overlook federal, state, and local business license and permit requirements. Almost every business, even one that is home-based, is required to obtain some form of license or permit in order to operate legally. Failure to do so can lead to fines, and in some cases, the closure of …

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