by author | Jun 20, 2019 | Author: The Van De Water Law Firm
Whether you are an employee who just secured their dream job, or an employer who has made a key hire, there exist certain key terms and obligations that must specifically be set forth in any resulting employment contract to protect all parties’ interests and set the...
by author | Jun 19, 2019 | Author: John Fazzini
The Worst Time for Teen Accidents Is When School Is Out Teenage driving has the highest accident rate of any age group, and teen accidents are the nation’s leading cause of death for teenagers. Teenage drivers are youth between the ages of 16 to 19. Teenage Driving...
by author | Jun 3, 2019 | Author: Stephen D. Hans
Drug Testing: New York City ‘s New Law A ban on pre-employment testing for marijuana and THC recently became law in New York City. Pre-employment testing for marijuana and THC had long been an accepted standard in the employment process for certain industries....
by author | May 29, 2019 | Author: Sackstein Sackstein & Lee. LLP
Basic Information About Workers Compensation Workers compensation insurance covers medical expenses and lost income if you’ve been hurt on the job in New York. Virtually all New York employers must carry workers comp insurance. Who Is Covered by Workers Compensation...
by author | May 23, 2019 | Author: The Van De Water Law Firm
Overtime Pay in New York Many employees in New York are eligible for overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours per week. Unless an employee has a job that is specifically exempt from the overtime requirement under state and federal law, employers are required to...
by author | May 23, 2019 | Author: Stephen D. Hans
New York Laws that Govern Paid and Unpaid Interns Some businesses hire interns or take on unpaid interns. This may seem like a good idea, and the costs of paying an intern are usually less than a regular worker. However, if taking on an unpaid intern, it is vital that...
by author | May 22, 2019 | Author: John Fazzini
Statistics Tell the Story of Why Texting While Driving Causes Accidents Forty-eight states (all except Missouri and Montana) have banned texting while driving for all drivers. Missouri bans it for drivers 21 years or younger. (Reference: National Conference of State...
by author | May 20, 2019 | Author: Sackstein Sackstein & Lee. LLP
Designating Drivers and Other Ways to Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents Warmer weather is here and more people are taking to the road. That fact alone increases the risk for car accidents. Warmer weather also means teenagers who have gotten their driver’s licenses are...
by author | May 20, 2019 | Author: The Van De Water Law Firm
As brought to light during the course of the #MeToo movement, it is illegal to harass an employee or even a job applicant in New York State due to that person’s sex or gender. However, some of the recent cases of sexual harassment in the press raise more questions...
by author | May 17, 2019 | Author: WebPerseverance, Lawyer Marketing
Location Based Marketing When you do a search, what do you type into the search box? Well, it depends on what you’re searching. If you’re going to purchase something from an online store, you probably just search the store name. Convenience is at the touch of your...
