Workers usually try to put their best foot forward during interviews. They may exaggerate their experience or downplay the conflicts that may have occurred at their last place of employment. It is only after someone starts working at a company that management may...
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Potential reasons for disputes between business partners
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Nov 23, 2023 | Business Law
Business partnerships can be problematic. On one hand, two partners who work together well may see their business flourish and achieve results that they couldn’t have on their own. On the other hand, business partners may find themselves engaged in disputes or...
Tips for investigating discrimination at your company
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Nov 16, 2023 | Employment Law
If one of your employees makes a discrimination complaint against a senior or a colleague, you should investigate the case to obtain adequate information, no matter how minor the issue may seem. But you should be careful when doing this to avoid potentially costly...
How will employers handle a ban on non-compete agreements?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Oct 26, 2023 | Employment Law
Businesses in New York have to compete with one another for a share of the market and also for the best possible talent. Even when a company hires a new executive or other professional, the risk is always there that another business will make a better offer and hire...
Can New York employers control workers’ grooming and clothing?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Oct 13, 2023 | Employment Law
Perhaps you feel it important for workers to present a consistent, unified appearance to your customers. Implementing a dress code or grooming standards can help, but is that even legal these days? Under New York law, employers may develop and enforce dress and...
3 times a physician could face licensing penalties in New York
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Sep 25, 2023 | Health Law
It takes more than a decade of education after high school to secure a medical license when considering the two degrees and internships necessary to practice medicine. In New York, the New York State Medical Board grants licenses to those who have fulfilled...
Signs of workplace retaliation and what you can do about it
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Sep 22, 2023 | Employment Law
Employment laws can be quite complex and, at times, contradictory. This is especially true because New York, like other states, is an at-will employment state. This means that your employer can terminate your employment contract for whatever reason, provided that the...
How can companies create discrimination-free work environments?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Sep 8, 2023 | Employment Law
It’s important that companies do what they can to provide their employees with safe workplace environments. Among the issues that lead employees to feel unsafe and targeted is discrimination. Workplace discrimination is the unjust targeting of people based on certain...
Can quiet quitting lead to legal problems for employers?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Aug 29, 2023 | Employment Law
"Quiet quitting" typically refers to a situation in which an employee consciously disengages from their job or responsibilities without formally resigning. This can involve reducing effort, productivity or commitment to the job without openly expressing...
Possible defenses for breach of doctor-patient confidentiality
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Aug 1, 2023 | Medical Malpractice Defense
The relationship between a doctor and their patient often involves extremely personal and sensitive information, and for this reason, there are laws in place that guarantee doctor-patient confidentiality. A breach of this confidentiality can be grounds for a medical...
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