FEDERAL REGULATION

The three main federal regulations are about wages and hours and workplace and safety. If you need more details you should consult a labor law attorney.

A- Wages and Hours: Fair Labor Standard Act (FSLA).

The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. Covered nonexempt workers are entitled to a minimum wage of not less than $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Overtime pay at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular Read More

As corporation law expert, Mrs Gianese-Pittman advises and assists small French businesses. Part of these businesses wish to develop in the US market and choose to distribute their products first and eventually choose to manufacture locally these products later on.

Investing in Florida also allows foreign investors to obtain an “investor visa” to settle here. The acquisition of business or company is often a very good tool to benefit from an investor visa.

However be aware that there are numerous “Pittfall” to avoid when engaging in business acquisition:

• Understand what is being purchased: assets and Read More