Diane Faulkner
Diane is a writer, speaker, and human resource consultant with over 30 years of experience working in and covering employment and labor law. Before her writing career, Diane was a vice president of human resources for a major credit union. She is a certified senior professional in human resources (SPHR). Since leaving the corporate world, Diane has been consulting in human resources, speaking on employment issues, and writing on labor and HR issues for companies such as LegalZoom, Forbes, ADP, American Express, Delta Dental, Goodyear, as well as major law firms. She has ghostwritten many books and is the author of the soon-to-be-released book A Small Business Guide to Employment Law. See her work at dianefaulkner.com.
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How to Set Up a Trust: A Comprehensive Guide for 2025
Online and do-it-yourself options walk you through how to set up a trust. Revocable trust, irrevocable trust, living trust, or testamentary trust, all options are available to people from all economic strata.
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How to Get a Prenuptial Agreement in Nevada
Putting a prenup in place before you walk down the aisle will save a lot of time, money, and heartache should your marriage dissolve later.
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Considering an LLC for your business? The application process isn't complicated, but to apply for an LLC, you'll have to do some homework first.
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How Businesses Can Address Employee Burnout During COVID-19
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How Productive Are Small Businesses with a Remote Workforce?
Some studies suggest that small businesses are more productive post-coronavirus with their newly minted remote workforces, but others say they aren't.
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Who Is Eligible for Maternity and Paternity Leave?
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How to Copyright a Dance
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Why You Need an Employee Termination Letter for Your Business
An employee termination letter helps explain to an employee why the employment relationship is ending as well as how the termination is fitting—and legal.
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