There are many reasons why people may start a business using a partnership in New York. Each partner may bring a unique skill to the business or be able to attract unique clients and customers. It is important that each partner understands their responsibilities under...
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What is a “material” breach of contract?
Contracts formalize a business arrangement between two parties. Purchase-and-sale agreements, service agreements and other business contracts require each party to agree to abide by the terms of the contract. For example, a manufacturer may agree to provide a certain...
Common wage issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act
One of the most far-reaching laws passed during President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal was the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The various provisions of the law now apply to almost every employee in every state in America. This post will discuss those provisions...
What rights do workers have against firing?
New York’s private-sector employers can, in most cases, fire an employee without having good cause. But their discretion is not unlimited. General protections Although a private employer can fire workers for no or unfair reasons, New York’s employment law provides...
What is the best structure for your business?
When people start a new company or business in New York, it can be an exciting time. However, people need to plan for many different aspects of the business. The people starting the business understand the product or service they are selling very well, but there is...
What are accommodations and modifications for disabled students?
Education is a fundamental necessity in a child’s life regardless of any perceived and diagnosed limitations they may have. In New York, disabled students have the right to receive an education that suits their needs. Still, there are frequent disagreements between...
What makes a valid contract?
A contract breach can be a serious disruption for businesses which makes it helpful to understand what is considered a breach and what the remedies for a breach of contract are. To better understand that, it is helpful to understand what makes a contract valid in the...
Should I include a partner in my new business?
The idea for a new business can come from anywhere. Like other entrepreneurs, you may have imagined your concept in your basement or garage, or it may have come from a conversation with a friend. As your company starts to take shape, you may think about the support...
Understanding 504 accommodations
Parents of children who have impairments (physical, mental or both) but who do not qualify as “disabled” under federal or state law, may feel like their child will never be able to be fully successful at school. However, there is an option to ensure their child can be...
Why would you consider selling business assets?
While you have spent years building your Brooklyn area business there is a chance that you have acquired many different business assets along the way. If you have many business assets, managing them can be time-consuming and complicated. Some of these business assets...