Separating Interns From Employees Under New York Labor Law

Federal and New York State employment laws requires employers to pay their employees a certain minimum wage and overtime pay. The critical thing, however, is that such laws only apply to individuals legally classified as “employees.” There are other people who may perform beneficial work for an employer yet not be considered

21st Century Fox Faces New Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Violence

Sexual harassment in the workplace is not always limited to one “rogue” employee. To the contrary, gender discrimination often reflects a corporate culture that permits–even encourages–abusive behavior towards women. In turn, this can make female employees afraid to come forward and report illegal harassment or discrimination for fear of public humiliation

When is Withdrawing a Job Offer Considered “Retaliation”?

Employment discrimination laws broadly prohibit an employer from engaging in “retaliation.” That is to say, if you complain about illegal discrimination in the workplace, your employer cannot use that fact against you in making any decisions regarding your employment. Protection from retaliation also extends to prospective employers. An employer cannot refuse

First Steps in Starting a Business

There isn’t much about running a business that is exactly simple, but there is also no problem that can’t be overcome with some careful planning, entrepreneurial know-how, and some legal assistance. More often than not, people get stuck right at the beginning. They have the idea of what they want

My Customers Won’t Pay Their Debts – Should I Sue?

As a business or personal lender, you have a right to be paid in full and in a timely manner for the loans or services you provide. As such, it can be both frustrating and financially damaging when customers fail to meet their end of the bargain and withhold payment.

Should I Hire a Lawyer for International Business Transactions?

When you need to conduct a business transaction, as a business owner or company executive, you probably already know that there will be plenty of paperwork, hours in conference rooms, negotiations and gives, and much, much more. After all, running and improving a business is not something to be taken

Why You Need a Lawyer when Drafting a Business Contract

If you are a business owner, you are acutely aware that one of the pillars of a successful company is a well-drafted contract. While businesses are not required to secure the services of a lawyer, retaining an attorney familiar with contract language can be a smart business decision. Contracts can

Steps to Dissolving a Business

There may be a number of reasons why closing a business can be the right option. In some cases, owners may be seeking to retire. Other times, continued production may not be financially viable. Whatever the reason, if the time has come to close down your business, creating a detailed

Can I Get Out of a Contract Due to “Mutual Mistake”?

One of the most important concepts in business law is mutual assent or the “meeting of the minds.” At its most basic, mutual assent refers to the common understanding among all parties to a contract. For instance, if Bill offers Jane $1 for an apple, but Jane thought that Bill had offered