Buying a business feels like acquiring assets. In reality, you are also acquiring a workforce, a history of employment decisions and the legal obligations that come with both. For Buffalo and Rochester-area businesses considering an acquisition, the employment law...
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Tips for choosing the right business partner
After spousal and familial relationships, the relationship that you share with your business partner is likely primary. That’s why anyone contemplating entering into a partnership should strive to find the best candidate possible. Below is some important information...
13 protected classes that every employer and employee must know
In a fair workplace, your merit should be the only thing that matters. Your performance, skills and dedication should drive your career forward. In fact, New York's human rights laws protect this idea by creating 13 protected classes that shield you from employment...
Defending against “never event” claims in New York hospitals
In New York healthcare, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) classifies specific medical errors as "never events." These mistakes, such as surgery on the wrong body part or leaving an internal object inside a patient, should not occur if teams follow...
Can families install granny cams in New York nursing homes?
The stakes for your facility go up the moment a "granny cam" appears in a resident’s room. While families usually install them to watch for neglect, these hidden cameras often cross legal lines. Knowing New York’s current rules is the most effective way to protect...
Severance Agreements: Essential Terms Employees and Employers Should Review
Negotiating severance packages is a standard part of the hiring process for those in well‑compensated positions. Both professionals and the companies seeking skilled services must negotiate to ensure that the employment contract is mutually beneficial. Clarifying...
When do employees have to give two weeks’ notice?
In many professional work environments, there is an expectation from both employees and employers that someone who quits their job will give two weeks’ notice. When many employees accept a new job offer at another business, they will say that they cannot start for two...
How business litigation can help with unpaid debts
Creditors attempting to collect on a debt sometimes file lawsuits. Debt-related litigation brought against an individual can yield one of two beneficial outcomes. Frequently, litigation results in a lien placed against valuable property or an order allowing for the...
When a birth injury develops before labor starts
New parents have a challenging adjustment ahead. In cases where a child has a significant birth injury, such as cerebral palsy, the adjustment process can become infinitely more challenging for a family. Parents worried about career setbacks, medical costs and other...
Medical malpractice vs. bad outcome: where the legal line is drawn
Medicine is a complex science, and even the best care does not guarantee perfect results. Healthcare providers carry the responsibility of applying their training, judgment and compassion at every stage of patient care, while navigating uncertainty and risk. When an...
