Does Your Contract Protect You from ‘Gross Negligence’?
Even with an ironclad contract, integrators can be sued for “gross negligence” on a project. So should you even include that term in your contract?
Jason Knott · January 27, 2020
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9 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business
Checking on insurance and licensing, as well as reviewing your suppliers is good advice for 2020. Also, adding services around DIY solutions.
Jason Knott · January 02, 2020
Be Sure to Limit Your Cyber Liabilities by Doing This
It won’t be long until customers will only do business with integrators who install products that follow modern cybersecurity practices like secure encryption.
CE Pro Editors · August 12, 2019
Don’t Be Dissuaded by Companies Offering ‘No Contract’ DIY Security Products
The recent trend of DIY security companies claiming to protect homes with no contracts isn’t always 100% accurate.
CE Pro Editors · April 17, 2019
Do You Have a Lunch-Break Policy for Technicians?
Integrators cannot force employees to work through lunch, nor can employees opt to waive their lunch break.
Jason Knott · December 26, 2018
Is It Illegal to Install a ‘Hidden’ Smart Speaker?
Certain state laws prohibit audio recording in covert applications, so can you disguise an Amazon Echo or Google Home?
Jason Knott · December 18, 2018
Should You Add Surcharge to Clients Who Pay by Credit Card?
Legal expert Ken Kirschenbaum advises integrators to be careful about adding credit card surcharges.
Jason Knott · November 20, 2018
Careful on 1099 vs Employee: Wrong Contract Can Bite You in the … Achilles
Security dealer hires full-time ‘independent’ 1099 salesman who gets bit by a dog during a sales call. Who is liable for medical expenses and lost wages?
Julie Jacobson · August 13, 2018
Thorny Legalities of Video Surveillance in MDU Applications
Supplying surveillance video for ‘lawful purposes’ of apprehending suspects is OK., but there are numerous complex legalities for which dealers need protection.
Jason Knott · June 20, 2018
6 Questions to Ask Your Errors & Omissions Insurance Broker
Attorney Ken Kirschenbaum suggests security dealers and other service-oriented businesses request these statistics to select the best E&O insurance provider.
Julie Jacobson · June 12, 2017
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