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TRC Law

Please be advised that our firm is committed to meeting your legal needs while the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic persists. We have taken all measures recommended by the CDC to ensure the safety of our employees and those with whom we may have contact. Our attorneys and staff all have the capabilities to work from home and are encouraged to do so to the extent possible. Nevertheless, you can continue to contact us as usual by phone or email. Our intent is to maintain full law firm operations even if all of our lawyers and staff work from home. Thank you.

It’s Eleven O’Clock: Do you know who your employees are?

Hire him as an employee and he’s an employee. Hire her as an independent contractor, she’s an independent contractor. Employees get W-2’s and are eligible for benefits. Independent contractors get 1099’s, and aren’t. Easy, right? If it were that simple, the Department of Labor, the IRS and various states would not be fielding an increasing […]

Expressing Breast Milk in the Workplace

Best employment practices should motivate employers to accommodate mothers who make reasonable requests to express breast milk in the workplace. If a family friendly workplace and best practices don’t provide sufficient motivation, avoiding legal liability should. Depending upon the industry you are in, your geographic location, and the type of employee making the request (e.g., […]