2014Jun
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10 ITEMS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR EMPLOYEE HIRING PACKAGE

Whether you are a large or small business, it is important to have a well-organized hiring package for new employees.  A hiring package is essentially a packet of employment-related forms and documents for the new employee, which is provided at the start of employment to help streamline the on-boarding process.  The hiring package provides an…

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…

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,…

2013Nov
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IS IT TIME TO RE-ASSESS THE STATUS OF YOUR BUSINESS’ INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS?

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…

2013Aug
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DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED A LAWYER?

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…

2013Mar
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DOES YOUR COMPANY NEED AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK?

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,…

2013Mar
0

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…