Nolo
The employer's legal handbook, 10th ed.
Steingold, an attorney who specializes in business law and has written several books on the topic, details employment law issues for business owners in the areas of hiring, personnel practices, wages and hours, employee benefits and privacy, taxes, family and medical leave, health and safety, illegal discrimination, workers with disabilities, termination, independent contractors, and unions, as well as how to get legal help. This edition contains updated state legal charts in the appendices, which explain laws relating to such areas as health insurance continuation and drug and alcohol testing. It also covers current developments, such as health care reform. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
How to form a nonprofit corporation, 10th ed. (CD-ROM included)
Mancuso, an author and attorney specializing in corporations and limited liability companies, explains how to form a nonprofit corporation in any state and obtain 501©(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS. He describes how nonprofits work and how to prepare and file corporation articles and bylaws in any state; qualify as a 501©(3) public charity; satisfy IRS conflict-of-interest and excess-benefit guidelines; prepare minutes for the first board meeting; and take care of postincorporation filings and tasks. This edition has been updated to include recent federal and state rules, updated bylaws that allow for e-transmissions of meetings and notices, and new online services and options. The CD-ROM contains articles, bylaws, minutes, and other forms in the book. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Legal guide for starting and running a small business, 12th ed.
Steingold, a lawyer practicing in Michigan, explains the legal requirements for establishing a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company and offers advice on negotiating a lease, hiring employees, dealing with customers, and resolving legal disputes. The 12th edition discusses new tax credits under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)