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The Alabama Attorney General's Office is a state agency responsible for representing the legal interests of the state of Alabama, providing legal advice to state officials, and enforcing state laws. As the chief legal officer for the state, the Attorney General oversees a wide range of legal matters, including criminal prosecutions, consumer protection, and civil litigation.
Contractor work arrangements are popular. According to the US Government Accountability Office, about one-third of all businesses and almost 90% of Fortune 500 companies use independent contractors in some capacity. Hiring contractors can be a particularly attractive option for early-stage businesses because it allows them to leverage specialized skill sets while building their internal teams.
But contractors are very different from employees, and the two mustn’t be conflated—or hefty penalties can apply. While contractors are self-employed individuals or even incorporated business entities, employees are typically economically dependent on their employers and so are entitled to certain rights and protections under the law. For this reason, misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor is a compliance violation: It denies a worker rights to which they are otherwise entitled.
Data seems to drive everything these days. In business, it’s responsible for safeguarding your customers’ information — it can be the difference between building trust and facing damaging consequences.
SOC 2 compliance is a widely recognized standard that demonstrates your organization’s commitment to protecting sensitive data. It’s not just a box to tick — it’s a way to ensure your business practices align with the highest security standards.
In recent years, we’ve seen a significant uptick in enforcing business license compliance across the United States. What’s the reason, though? It’s all about ensuring public safety and adapting to new business models, from the gig economy to the digital marketplace.
If you’re interested in obtaining a business license in your state, we’ll break down each one to point you in the right direction.
Gabrielle Sinacola |May 3, 2024
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