Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Considering Incorporating your New Business? Consider the Following Issues First
A business owner always has a lot on his or her plate. This is especially true during a business’ first few years, as its owners build the company and establish themselves as viable players in the local, national, or even global economy. The best way to ensure that your business has a chance to… Read More »
Is This Discrimination?
“That’s discrimination” and its many permutations can be heard every day in offices and at work sites across the country. But people tend to exaggerate and in many cases, the perceived slight an individual faces at work is not discriminatory at all. If you are unsure about whether you are facing discrimination in your… Read More »
Hurricane-Proof Your Home this Hurricane Season
Fall is here, and that means that for the eastern seaboard, hurricane season is upon us. Hurricanes are among the most destructive types of storm, all at the cost of homeowners. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the southern United States and became the most expensive storm in our nation’s history, with destruction costs totaling… Read More »
Backup Cameras: Do They Hurt More than they Help?
If you drive a newer vehicle, you are most likely familiar with a backup camera. Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) passed a law requiring that all new passenger vehicles sold in the United States come equipped with the cameras by 2018. These rear-facing cameras provide the driver with a view of… Read More »
What is Environmental Law?
Environmental law is the area of business law that deals with issues regarding environmental ethics and violations of environmental laws. These laws are enforced at the state level by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and at the federal level by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The issues that fall under the realm… Read More »
Filing a Product Liability Claim
Not every injury is caused by another party’s direct recklessness or negligence. In many cases, a victim can be injured by a faulty or defective product. When this happens, that product’s manufacturer is the negligent party. In some cases, the product’s seller or distributor can be held responsible for the victim’s injury as well…. Read More »
Am I Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Most employees are eligible for workers’ compensation coverage, which is the insurance coverage that many companies are required to purchase to cover the costs associated with any of the injuries their employees sustain while on the job. Most employees are covered, but not all. And most companies are required to purchase this coverage –… Read More »
If You Have the Whistle, Do Not be Afraid to Blow It
In the world of employment law, blowing the whistle is not just something a referee does when a player makes a foul move. The term refers to taking initiative to expose an employer’s wrongdoing to the appropriate authorities, whether those authorities are law enforcement, the regulatory board for the employer’s industry, or simply the… Read More »
Protect Your Child from an Injury This Summer
Summer vacation is a time for out-of-the-classroom learning and making lifetime memories. It is also a time where children are especially vulnerable to accidents and injuries. If your child is injured in an accident, seek medical attention for him or her right away. As with adult injury victims, it is critical that child victims… Read More »
Have You Been Denied Your Wages? Know Your Rights
When you work, you rightfully expect to be paid the wage you agreed to earn. Sometimes, these wages are more than just hourly or salaried pay – they can come in the form of certain perks, like paid vacation days and sick time. If you work beyond forty hours in one week, you are… Read More »