Six Ways to Go to Jail as a Small Business Owner
1. Wage Theft (Failing to Pay Wages) The Crime: Class C Misdemeanor to a Class D Felony. The Trap: When cash is tight, you might delay payroll, withhold final paychecks, or skip paying overtime. Failing to pay employees earned wages isn’t just a breach of contract; it’s a crime. If the amount unpaid exceeds $2,000, […]