There are many decisions that business owners must make when they set up their new entities. From the structures they utilize to the products or services they will offer for sale, New York business owners have a lot to work through to get their fledgling entities off...
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Invoking force majeure during hard economic times
When the Metropolitan Opera invoked the force majeure clause to furlough a majority of its 3,000 employees in April of 2020, one of the largest arts organizations on the planet shuttered its doors for the foreseeable future under the harsh realities of the limitations...
At-will employment covers employers and employees
Employment in New York is like most states where employers and employees can usually end their employment relationship at any time without a mutual agreement. At-will employment provides many advantages to businesses and employees but there are important employment...
What do employers need to know about the FMLA?
New York City is home to employers large and small, from non-profits and government entities to small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Many of the employers in the city are subject to a range of local, state and federal laws when it comes to the employer-employee...
Provisions to consider when drafting employment contracts
Employment contracts are common throughout many industries. They ensure that both the employer and employee know what they want and what they will get in return. They give a sense of stability in our increasingly “at-will” work environment. But, there are a few...
The ADA’s reasonable accommodation requirement
Allegations of discrimination of any type can be devastating to your business. While a bad legal outcome can force you to pay out a significant amount of compensation, it can also cause significant harm to your business’s reputation. So, with so much at stake you...
Three topics to cover in an employee handbook
Employers in New York may have many workplace rules and practices they expect their employees to follow. They may document these rules and practices in an employee handbook. Employee handbooks help business owners manage their enterprise, help employees understand...
How do noncompete agreements benefit employers?
New York business owners have most likely worked hard to develop their business, from fostering clients, creating products, investing in their talent and training, and financing extensive research. The primary reason they do is to gain a competitive edge in their...
The ADA’s reasonable accommodation requirement
As a business owner, you have a lot of laws to navigate. It can quickly become confusing and you might overlook something that could turn out to have massive ramifications. To prevent a dire outcome that affects your bottom line and your business’s reputation, you...
Management of an employee’s sexual harassment claim
Employers throughout New York City work hard to foster productive and respectful work environments where their employees can contribute and thrive in their jobs. When lines of communication are open between workers, supervisors, and management, small disagreements or...