Legislative Changes Affect New York’s Employers

{4:30 minutes to read} Numerous employment laws have been enacted that will significantly affect New York businesses. Employers are well advised to ensure that their hiring, payroll, and employment practices are, or will be, in compliance with applicable laws....

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Why You Should Care About Keeping Good Books

Keeping good books and records is a fundamental aspect of owning any business. Not only is it good practice, but it is required by law and often required by a company’s governing documents such as its bylaws, operating agreement...

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Finding Real Solutions to Food Deserts

“Food desert” is a popular term in the media these days. The term is used to describe a geographic area in which affordable, healthy foods are not sufficiently available. They tend to occur in low-income urban areas. One might...

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Bought a business? Beware FLSA judgments

If you buy a business, you could be held liable for violations of the predecessor owner under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) or state law. Believing that the successor is not liable for the conduct of the predecessor...

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