This is a trying time to be in business, and it has been for the last few years. It seems that the uncertainty that is always in the market has been turned up to 11 for far too long. And, to avoid post-lay-off litigation, many employers use severance agreements with...
Both employers and employees are protected by the law so that their rights remain intact and so that nobody is allowed to take advantage of the rights that protect them in the United States. If you are an employer in New York and are having some issue with an...
In recent years, there has been significant discussion over worker rights. Often, this is framed from the worker’s point of view. Such issues as harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination are the most prominent. This automatically makes employers look like...
For businesses owners, the last thing you want to see is a notice from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If you receive anything from the EEOC, it likely means that one of your potential, current or former employees has filed a discrimination complaint...
When two or more individuals decide to join forces and found their own enterprise, they are usually full of hope and optimism about the future. Unfortunately, the future does not always unfold as we expect. Unanticipated events, such as a disabling illness, the death...
With the end of the year in sight, many employers are gearing up to write their yearly performance appraisals. Although this is a great opportunity to give your employees feedback and reward those who have been exceeding expectations, it can also be a time of year...
Employees in New York have job requirements that they must complete properly if they want to keep their jobs or be promoted within their companies. While most of the time people think about what employees must do for their employers, there are certain ways that...
Employers have a responsibility to their employees to provide a safe work environment. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a workplace must be free from severe hazards to the employees. If you own a company and want to ensure your...
For New York businesses that are continuing to use remote work platforms to accommodate changing workforce needs, finding ways to accurately track nonexempt worker’s remote hours continues to be a significant challenge. A hybrid work environment that allows employees...
Entrepreneurs have it rough when it comes to getting a business off the ground. There are numerous factors to consider, and one mistake is all it can take to result in a lawsuit down the road. Small business owners who are in the early stages of building a company...