Health Insurance Costs to Rise for Small Businesses in 2016
According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), 63% of small businesses were affected this year by the rise . . .
Does My Small Business Need to Provide Health Insurance?
Under New York State law, businesses with fewer than fifty full time employees are not legally mandated to provide a . . .
Campaign Encourages Employers to Implement Driving Safety Policies for Employees
Many employers require their employees to drive as part of their job positions for various reasons. Each October, the Network . . .
Protecting Your Business from Harm: Injunctive Relief
If your business is facing harm due to the conduct of another business or person, immediate relief is necessary. Whether . . .
Keeping Your Holiday Parties Trouble-Free
It’s that time of the year again when many companies celebrate the upcoming holiday season by holding parties for their . . .
Include Meal Breaks When Keeping Accurate Records of Your Employees’ Time
We’ve often discussed importance of keeping accurate records of the hours your employees work. Here is another example of how . . .
Investigating Claims of Harassment in the Workplace
Many businesses are not immune to workplace harassment. For example, a former employee of a business in Texas sued his . . .
Do Your Policies Address How Employees Use Their Cell Phones?
In a few short years mobile phones have become ubiquitous in both our personal and professional lives. Modern smartphones allow . . .
OSHA Makes It Easier For Employees to File Complaints
by Leonard A. Bellavia, Senior Partner, Bellavia Blatt & Crossett, PC The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”) recently approved changes . . .
Is Your Company Aware of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act?
by Leonard A. Bellavia, Senior Partner, Bellavia Blatt & Crossett, PC The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), which regulates how companies . . .