The COVID-19 crisis is prompting an increasing number of people to establish wills and take care of estate planning. The following provides information with regard to the estate documents you may to consider to prepare yourself, as it relates to your estate plan, and...
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Update re COVID-19-linked immunity for medical personnel
New York State is facing the COVID-19 health crisis like no other state. In response, Governor Andrew Cuomo has taken decisive measures to protect the healthcare workers on the front lines of this crisis. One of Governor Cuomo's proactive moves is the just-announced...
What if I do not authorize overtime hours?
Having a great staff can is beneficial to you, your employees and your business. Your business can grow and be successful, and your employees can be proud of their work and take home a paycheck. Creating a budget for your employees can be challenging. In addition to...
Adding a non-compete for current employees
Your employees are a terrific asset. They can help you support a higher volume of client needs and they can help you with areas where you are weak. Unfortunately, however, employees can also be a risk. No matter what you do, there will be a day when your employees...
Finding out how much do you need to pay your employees
Increases in New York's minimum wage went into effect on Dec. 31. The changes impact businesses differently depending on where in the state your business is located. The concern about such changes goes beyond the increased costs employers will face. It is also...
Employee rights violations and the consequences
Employees have many avenues to air their grievances. It’s therefore important for businesses to understand the rights their employees have. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lists some specific rights employees have under federal law....
Deciding what to pay employees who receive tips
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires restaurant owners to pay tipped employees at least $2.13 per hour in wages. The employer can then take a tip credit for differences between wages paid and minimum wage requirements. However, many tipped employees also perform...
Another New York discrimination suit filed
It is important to take any employment lawsuit seriously. These sorts of lawsuits disrupt business and can be expensive and time consuming. And many of these lawsuits are entirely avoidable. A New York resident residing in Schenectady County recently brought a lawsuit...
Saline in IV solutions and potential malpractice
While injuries or illnesses may result when receiving medical care, this does not mean there was a medical mistake. Such injuries may be the result of other factors. In New York and throughout the country, hospitals use IV bags for dispensing of intravenous fluids...
Three new attorneys join The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP
continues its pursuit to offer clients zealous advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom. Our most recent step to continue to meet this goal involves the addition of three attorneys to our team. We welcome Erica R. Sikorski, Justina...
