2014Mar
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7 EMPLOYMENT LAWS YOU SHOULD PROBABLY KNOW

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…

2014Feb
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NAMING LIFE INSURANCE BENEFICIARIES: 8 WAYS TO SCREW UP

Naming who should get your life insurance money after you die sounds simple, but designating beneficiaries can get tricky.  Mistakes are common, and when made, they can be heartbreaking and expensive. When mistakes are made you’re not creating problems for you, you’re creating problems for the people you leave behind. HERE ARE EIGHT LIFE INSURANCE…

2014Jan
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NYC LAW EXPANDED TO REQUIRE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PREGNANT EMPLOYEES

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,…

2013Jul
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10 MOST COMMON ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES

Estate planning seems so simple. It can be deceptive, though. Here are ten mistakes people commonly make that can cause chaos for your family later. These are not in any particular order of importance. Mistake #1: Believing Your Estate Is Too Small. Estate planning does not depend on how much you have. It is about…

2013Mar
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TOP 10 EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK MISTAKES

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…

2013Feb
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CHECKLIST FOR YOUR START-UP BUSINESS

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…