Employers for decades have performed drug tests on employees to determine if they are fit for employment on a day-to-day basis. Often drug testing was only performed as a qualification for employment. In other cases, employers would do routine drug testing to ensure that employees were not using illegal drugs once employed. In other instances,…
As car dealerships continue to evolve and grow during this time of flux related to technology advancements, supply chain issues and the effects of the COVID pandemic, Schwartz Ettenger has identified numerous employee-related issues that we recommend addressing now to ensure continued success of your dealership(s). The top ten employee-related issues facing car dealers today…
What Is Succession Planning? To put it in a nutshell, the term ‘succession planning’ refers to a business strategy companies use to pass leadership roles down to the next generation. After years of hard work and personal sacrifice, succession planning ensures that businesses continue to run smoothly and without interruption, after important people move on…
Twenty years ago, I was sitting in my office when I got a call from a client who had just been served a lawsuit under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) for not having handicapped access to its restaurant. Amongst other things, the lawsuit alleged that the restaurant did not have an ADA compliant ramp…
Jeffrey Ettenger was interviewed by Rick Punturo of LI News Radio on the best practices for businesses to follow as it relates to employment law.
Whether you are new to commercial leasing, or a seasoned pro, it is important to be educated in determining whether a commercial space is well-suited for your business and whether you are protected by the lease. Commercial leases are complicated and can be intimidating to tenants. To avoid being taken advantage of by the landlord…
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE Effective December 31, 2021, New York State minimum wage has increased once again. The present minimum wages are as follows: New York City $15.00 per hour Long Island and Westchester $15.00 per hour Rest…
According to recent statistics, there is over $17 billion dollars in unclaimed funds that are being held by New York State. In the first three months of 2022 alone, the state has returned over $90,620,070. The amounts received by individuals varied, but over 59% of the claims were for over $100. Odds are, someone you…
