Paid vacation is a powerful tool for recruiting and retaining employees. The opportunity to rest and recharge can improve employee morale and boost productivity. But paid vacation costs real money; and, to get the most for that money, employers should understand the law governing paid vacation. In most states, including New Jersey, New York and […]
On Choosing a Lawyer
If you are looking for a lawyer, you want a good one. So, what makes a good lawyer? It goes without saying that you want a lawyer with a high degree of knowledge, skill and experience; someone with high standards of excellence and ethics. What else? A good lawyer is helpful. Someone who will take […]
Property Tax Appeals
Do you know what time it is? Tax time. By now, you will have received a Notice of Property Tax Assessment. This notice starts the period in which tax appeals must be filed. The deadline for filing is April 1, or 45 days from the date the notice was mailed, whichever is later. Just about […]
‘Tis the Season
Tis’ the season, and many of you will be hosting, and attending, holiday parties. Several clients have asked whether serving alcoholic beverages exposes them to liability for injury or property damage caused by inebriated guests. The short answer is “No”. Many states have “dram shop statutes” that impose liability on providers of alcoholic beverages for […]
Copyright – The Basics
The basis for copyright (and patent) law in the US is found in Article I, Section 8, Clause 8 of the Constitution of the United States, giving Congress the authority to promote science and “useful Arts” by securing to authors and inventors the exclusive right, for a limited time, to their “Writings and Discoveries”. It […]
Trademark Law – The Basics
A trademark is a word or symbol used to identify the goods sold by an individual or entity, and to distinguish them from goods sold by another. A service mark is a word or symbol used to identify the services provided by an individual or entity, and to distinguish them from services provided by others. […]
Employer Obligations under the USERRA
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (38 U.S.C §§4301-4335), known as USERRA, applies to all employers, including government agencies, regardless of size; and to all service members, except for those separated from military service under other than honorable conditions. Under USERRA, any individual who enlists in the armed forces, or is […]
Employee or Independent Contractor?
Although the economic outlook continues to improve, many employers remain hesitant about adding permanent staff. As a hedge against the expense of benefits such as health insurance for full-time employees, and the cost and administrative burden of withholding for payroll and income taxes, employers may consider engaging independent contractors. The use of independent contractors may […]
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