In this week’s OK at Work, attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the concept of joint employment and its implications for businesses. Learn when joint employment applies, the risks involved, and practical steps employers can take to avoid unexpected liabilities.

0:07 – Introduction and Overview of Joint Employment
1:07 – Main Risks and Wage Obligations in Joint Employment
2:01 – Real-World Examples and Common Scenarios
2:33 – Avoiding Surprises and Planning Ahead
4:11 – Final Reminders and Closing Thoughts

Join attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger from Offit Kurman in this week's episode of OK at Work as they discuss the critical role of trusted professionals for business owners. They emphasize the significance of forming a comprehensive team of advisors—legal, accounting, tax, banking, and insurance—to provide well-rounded, strategic advice. Russell highlights the need for alignment and thorough understanding of a business’s goals by advisors, while Sarah underscores the importance of open communication to ensure advisors can offer the best guidance. Learn how to build effective professional relationships to benefit your business.

00:00 Introduction to Trusted Professionals

00:59 Building Your Team of Advisors

01:15 The Importance of Alignment and Communication

01:59 The Value of Proactive Advice

02:13 Providing Complete Information to Advisors

03:17 Scenarios and Challenges in Business Advice

03:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Join attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger from Offit Kurman as they discuss indemnification clauses in contracts. They explain what indemnification means, its implications, and the importance of carefully reviewing and customizing these clauses in various contexts such as employment, mergers, and acquisitions. Learn why these often-overlooked boilerplate sections in a contract could be key to understanding potential liabilities and protecting yourself in business dealings.

00:00 Introduction to Indemnification
00:28 Understanding Indemnification Clauses
01:05 Contexts and Limitations of Indemnification
01:48 Importance of Indemnification in Contracts
02:14 Risk Transfer in Employment and Construction
02:44 Key Takeaways on Indemnification
02:58 Conclusion