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Cybersecurity and Your Small Business – Written Information Security Policy
If you have been following the media, no doubt you are aware of the many cyber attacks that seem to be occurring with an ever greater frequency. Individuals, hostile nations, and even unscrupulous competitors are testing the limits of information security, and the takeaway is even large corporations and the U.S. Government are not taking […]
Roger Ailes & Sexual Harassment – The Importance of a Solid Sexual Harassment Policy
Fox News chief Roger Ailes is currently embroiled in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson. Carlson, who had hosted “Fox & Friends” and “The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson” alleges that her contract was not renewed by the network and thus she was let go on June 23, 2016 […]
Medical Marijuana in New York. What does that Mean for Employers?
There is now medical marijuana in New York. Its a brave new world, and we are here to help you navigate this evolving legal landscape as the state rolls out legal pot. First, a bit of background. The New York Compassionate Care Act was signed into law by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo on […]
The New York Compassionate Care Act – Medical Marijuana
The New York Compassionate Care Act – Medical Marijuana and What You Should Know The New York Compassionate Care Act was signed into law by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo on July 7, 2014, making New York the 23rd state in the U.S. to legalize medical marijuana. The new law permits certified patients to […]
Caregiver Amendment New York City Human Rights Law
As many will note, there is a significant trend to expand worker’s rights recently, especially on the local level. Employers need to be kept up to date by their counsel as new laws come into existence that might impact the employment relationship. Such is the bill just signed into law by New York City Mayor […]
Considerations for Hiring Employees with Restrictive Covenants
It’s time to grow your business and bring on a new employee! Be sure to avoid exposing your business to liability resulting from a new hire breaching restrictive covenants with past employers. Keep the following considerations in mind about restrictive covenants and hiring a new employee while going through the hiring process. […]
As a small business, getting paid on time is integral to your success and liquidity. Having an efficient billing and management system in place can improve your rate of collecting on invoices both new and outstanding. Enter into an Agreement Doing business with a handshake can result in a lot of headaches in the event […]
Employee Handbooks – An Overview As a small business owner, you may want to consider creating an employee handbook if you have more than a few employees. This prudent decision allows for consistency in information among your workforce, clearly states the expectations you have of your employees (as well as what they might expect from […]
Unpaid Interns Many people, especially in my own profession of law, utilize college students or graduate students looking to gain experience in lieu of pay as unpaid interns. These businesses give the student an opportunity to get hands-on, real world experience and the business gets a little help around the office without the burden of […]
When to Hire a Debt Collection Attorney
When to Consider Hiring a Debt Collection Attorney As any small business owner is aware, getting paid for goods provided or services rendered is essential to keeping your business running. But all too often, people and businesses fail to meet their obligations. So what does a small business owner do when those clients fail to […]