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Employees are laid off when budget cuts or lack of work cause the employer to sever the working relationship with one or more employees in order to restructure the company or rectify a financial problem.

Termination is a very delicate aspect of employer-employee relations. Employers should take the necessary steps to avoid any conflict that could result in a lawsuit.

If you did not have a chance to attend the Third Annual NC CEO Forum on August 10, 2011, you missed some wonderful insights and several great speakers. But do not worry. As I have done following each of the last two NC CEO Forums, I have prepared a summary of the top points I heard that I found helpful, most of which came from the celebrated, best-selling business author, Jim Collins, the keynote speaker. I hope you find them helpful as well.

Taxes for business owners can be thoroughly confusing, particularly when one of the owners decides to retire.

Most of you are aware of the 2010 Health Care Reform Bill that was signed into law this year. However, many of you may not know about the potentially overwhelming new 1099 reporting requirements that are included in the law.

Does your business offer a deferred compensation plan? Do any of your employment agreements inadvertently create a deferred compensation plan?