Contracts are what keep your business running. New York business owners depend on contracts to ensure everyone understands their requirements and knows what they need to do. Almost every business owner faces a contract dispute at some point. When you find yourself in...
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What types of contracts will your business need?
Planning is a crucial part of achieving business success. And that’s what a contract is: a plan. A contract plans out the obligations of the parties, who gets paid what, what happens if something goes wrong, where and how legal disputes will be resolved—and many other...
Who is exempt from mandatory overtime requirements under FLSA
Most employees in New York City and its boroughs understand that the Fair Labor Standards Act, a law passed by Congress as part of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal reforms, requires that certain employees be paid overtime whenever they work more than 40 hours in a week....
AI scrutinized for employment discrimination decisions
The increasing popularity of artificial intelligence is leading to fears that it will replace workers. But the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission is also looking at this technology to ensure it does not foster employment discrimination. EEOC review Last month, the EEOC...
Your rights under the National Labor Relations Act
As an employee, certain state and federal laws protect you. While this might seem all-encompassing, whether you work in the public or private sector is a factor. For those working in the private sector, the National Labor Relations Act provides employees with the...
Understanding business contracts
If you are about to enter into a contract agreement, before anything else, it is important to understand exactly what a contract is and what makes it a binding document. The definition of a contract is that it is a legally binding agreement that two or more parties...
When is a non-compete agreement enforceable in New York?
Sometimes employees want to find a new job. They may be unhappy with their current job, they may get a better offer elsewhere or they may simply want a change of pace. Employers, though, have an interest in keeping those they hire in their employment. They may have...
Three ways to build your workplace discrimination case
If you think that you’ve suffered an adverse employment decision due to workplace discrimination, then you need to know how to build your case. After all, you’re not going to recover compensation automatically. You’re going to have to prove your case either to the...
New York durable power of attorney
If you have begun the estate planning process, you have likely heard the term “durable power of attorney.” This refers to powerful contracts that allow you to select a trusted person (or persons) to act on your behalf and make financial and legal decisions for you....
Can I license my intellectual property?
If you own a business, you have intellectual property. This is your brand, logos, technology, software, etc. And, once you have it established with patents, copyrights and trademarks, those assets can be monetized through licensing. However, whether to monetize your...