Employers are always looking for different methods to defend against their competitors. One such method is requiring employees to sign either a nondisclosure or noncompete agreement as they begin their employment. The two types of agreements (NDA and NCA) function...
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...
Many Americans are beginning to return to the office after working remotely for an extended time. With this return to work comes a multitude of possible inconveniences, from dealing with rude coworkers to having to complete unpleasant assigned tasks. It can be hard to...
Flood Safety Awareness Week was recently observed across the nation and residents are impelled to do everything possible to prepare for a flooding event, which can easily impact their homes and the surrounding area in which they live. Across the United States, this is...
Medical centers across the United States in general and in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) in particular have been in the news a lot lately. Healthcare workers have always been considered essential but they are even more important to the...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protects employees from employer discrimination. However, not all employers are covered by the EEOC. Private business employers, local and state agencies, labor unions and Join Apprenticeship Committees These entities...
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...
Most businesses prioritize running smoothly. However, for businesses large and small, litigation over commercial disputes can oftentimes seem inevitable. These disputes can be extremely disruptive for a business, siphoning time and resources from a company’s ability...
The job market is always fluctuating in New York and people often change jobs as they move through their careers. When an employee leaves a company, the employer may ask the employee to sign a non-compete agreement. This is a type of contract that prohibits the...