There a few employments laws that every employer and employee should know. As a business owner, you need to know how various employment laws impact your employments policies and procedures. As an employee, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of certain employment laws and how they affect your legal rights. Both Federal and…
On October 2, 2013, Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed a bill amending the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) to require most New York City employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees. The new law, which takes effect on January 30, 2014, prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth,…
Independent contractors (“I/C”) have become a growing resource for many companies. There are certain benefits to hiring an I/C instead of a new employee. As you may have experienced an I/C often provides a company with the opportunity to obtain services from a highly qualified individual at a much lower cost than an employee. With…
Firstly, it should be understood that a trademark or service mark is a designation of ownership of a “brand,” using a symbol, words, device, or all three. The difference between a trademark and service mark depends on what it is used for – trademarks are for physical goods, and service marks are for services. A…
Sometimes it’s easy to know if you need to find an attorney. If you’ve been charged with a crime, been served with a lawsuit, or need a divorce – a lawyer is exactly what you need. Lawyers, however, aren’t just for criminals or those in litigation. Qualified attorneys can also provide advice and knowledge to…
Are you a business owner? Do you have employees? Do you have an Employee Handbook? If you answered yes to the first two questions, but don’t have an Employee Handbook you should read my latest blog post on whether your business needs a Handbook. There is no law requiring employers to have an employee handbook,…
1. Not Having Your Handbook Reviewed by a Lawyer You’re smart. You know your business. You may even be a lawyer. But as the saying goes, “A doctor is his own worse patient,” so get objective eyes to take a look at your employee handbook. It is very easy for people to misunderstand or misinterpret…
So, you have decided to start a new business. The following is a general checklist of steps to take to set-up your business. Depending on the particular type of business, additional steps may be required. 1. Prepare a Written Business Plan. Define the type of product and/or service you plan to provide. Set forth the…
