Estacada, Oregon Employee Documents Legal Articles

Q: Can I refuse to hire people who smoke? A: No. You can ban smoking during work hours; however you cannot prohibit the use of lawful products during nonworking hours. Q: May I call an applicant's...     read more

A limited liability company (LLC) combines the simplicity of pass-through taxation with the limited liability that comes with corporations. The pass-through taxation works as though the profits and losses...     read more

Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of the American economy. Small businesses make up 99% of all businesses, employ half of all private sector employees, and have generated two thirds of new jobs in the last...     read more

An employee manual also communicates important state and federal laws surrounding employment. It puts these items into a clear and concise written document. The employee handbook or manual needs to clearly...     read more

The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates the federal minimum wage and includes requirements for overtime and how many hours employees can work. You also need to make sure your compensation structure and workplace...     read more