Running a business in New York demands careful attention to a complex and evolving body of labor laws. From wage and hour requirements to employee classification and leave policies, these regulations shape nearly every aspect of your workplace. Failing to keep pace...
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What are the potential consequences of misclassifying a worker?
Onboarding new employees comes with a variety of expenses. There are recruitment and potentially relocation costs to cover. Employers pay for training and safety equipment. The company must ensure that the budget accounts for base wages and the cost of benefits....
Can a service dog be part of a child’s New York IEP?
An individualized education plan (IEP) helps a student with special needs to attend public school. The IEP lists their medical, social and developmental challenges, as well as the accommodations the school agrees to provide to help them succeed in a class environment....
Tips for handling vendor disputes
Vendors play an important role in many businesses because they provide critical goods and services. Vendor relationships can have a positive impact on the business when things are good, but they can also have a negative if the relationship with the vendor sours. ...
Employers: How to handle reasonable accommodation requests
Reasonable accommodation requests require employers to balance employee rights with workplace operations and business realities. When handled improperly, these situations increase the risk of disability discrimination claims and workplace disputes that can be...
Must NY homesellers disclose deaths on property?
If you are attempting to sell your New York home, you definitely want to highlight its best features and amenities while minimizing anything that could detract from the sale of the property. Real estate disclosure laws vary by state, but all states disallow sellers...
What if you die without a will?
When you write a will, it gives you a chance to make decisions regarding how your assets will be distributed to specific beneficiaries. This includes tangible assets, financial assets and much more. If you die without a will, it is known as dying intestate. In that...
3 tactics interfering with unionizing that may violate worker rights
Labor laws uphold the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively with their employers. Workers generally have a legally protected right to organize or to at least explore the option of unionizing without their employers interfering in that process....
How can a business bankruptcy affect a commercial lease?
Business bankruptcy may facilitate a smooth dissolution process when a company fails or allow for restructuring and the preservation of a struggling business. In both cases, there may be a variety of financial obligations that can complicate the bankruptcy process....
When is judicial contract rescission beneficial?
There are numerous different ways for the civil courts to address contract disputes. Frustrated individuals and business leaders can request damages from parties in breach of an agreement. They can ask for the courts to issue injunctions or orders of specific...
