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(SSOT119/25) Surgent’s Hiring and Firing of Employees – What You Can and Cannot Do
There are numerous federal laws that restrict what businesses can do in terms of hiring and firing employees. Many of these laws impose significant penalties if employers violate them. Accordingly, it is crucial that all employers and their professional advisors understand these laws and apply them to their employment practices.
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(SSOT118/25) Surgent’s New York: Avoiding Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace
The law is clear that to avoid liability for unlawful harassment claims, employers must take preventive steps. One such preventative step is effective, professional training. This course includes information specific to New York employees.
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(SSOT115/25) Surgent’s Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Consumer Bankruptcy Process
Consumers file for bankruptcy to seek protection from creditors and to reorganize or liquidate debts. Bankruptcy filings rise and fall with the economy. Surveys show that loss of income is the leading cause of consumer bankruptcies, followed by medical expenses and foreclosure. As trusted advisors, accounting and financial professionals should have a basic understanding of...
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(SSOT108/25) Surgent’s Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Reorganization and Liquidation Process in These Uncertain Economic Times
Consumers and businesses file for bankruptcy to seek protection from creditors and to reorganize or liquidate debts. Bankruptcy filings rise and fall with the economy. Surveys show that loss of income is the leading cause of consumer bankruptcies, followed by medical expenses and foreclosure. Corporate bankruptcies, on the other hand, are often the result of...
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(SSOT104/25) Surgent’s Lessons Learned From Recent Accounting Malpractice Actions
Recent economic volatility has created added stress on accounting and finance professionals and their clients. When individuals or businesses lose money, they often blame others for their misfortune. Business disputes can sometimes lead to accounting malpractice claims. Understanding the most common types of accounting malpractice claims provides a roadmap of what not to do. This...
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