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Premises Liability New York City Snow Shoveling & Ice Removal Laws
There are many snow and ice removal laws and regulations with which each New York City property owner or lessor must be familiar. This article summarizes some of the most common snow shoveling and ice removal laws, regulations and resources so you can be prepared for the winter season. Who...- Michael Wechsler
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Ownership, Title How to Prevent and Address Squatter Abuses Against Property Owners
New York City squatters have been making headlines by evicting legal homeowners from their property, with extreme examples including the arrest of a homeowner trying to regain possession of their house in Flushing, Queens. With the influx of migrants seeking shelter and the arrest of a popular... -
Premises Liability New York City 4 Hour Snow Removal Law
While many New York City residents may believe they have 24 hours to remove snow and ice from their sidewalks and walkways, they most likely have only 4 hours to remove snow and ice. You can find an explanation and complete details of the New York City Department of Sanitation snow removal...- Michael Wechsler
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Court System Court Interpreters: Who They Are and Why They’re Important for US Courts
Courtroom interpreters play a crucial role in ensuring that the US justice system is able to serve the needs of individuals with low English proficiency. Census data in the past decade has shown that the number of LEP individuals in the United States has reached 25 million, making court...
The following is a list of official Secretary of State or Department of State websites along with an explanation of the office.
Introduction: Secretary of State, Department of State
Most states in the United States have a "Secretary of State" who is an administrative officer that is responsible...
This article discusses whether your employer is entitled to take money from your paycheck for work related tools, work uniforms or cash register shortages.
Work Uniforms, Tools and Cash Register Deductions
There are employers who will try to deduct money from employee paychecks for the cost of...
As an employee of a company, a work personnel file may be kept which includes things such as your resume, work reviews, conduct record and more. As an employee, do you have a right to see what is contained with in your personnel file at work? Is there a right of review?
Company Policy, Handbook...
Can you limit the amount of information your former employer provides to a potential employer when asked for a job reference?
A Common Issue Concerning Letters of Recommendation
A frustrated employee is about to start looking for a new job, having just left an old job. However, the former...
This article will discuss whether rights of privacy in the workplace with a brief discussion on employee monitoring.
Understanding Your Right to Privacy at Work
You may feel that your employer has invaded your privacy at work and if so then you may be thinking about suing your employer in a...
When it comes to your work email account, you may not have a right to privacy in your online communications.
Company Email May Be Monitored
Most workplace email and other communications systems used by employees can be monitored by the employer. The AMA (American Management Association)...
Some businesses catering to English speaking people may have requested that their employees not speak Spanish or Chinese while at work. Is this directive legal? Is it workplace discrimination?
Forbidding Non-English Languages Might Constitute Workplace Discrimination
Employer rules that require...
This article explains your legal rights and provides information about what to do when conditions in your workplace pose a risk to health and safety which may result in personal injury.
What is OSHA?
The OSH Act (Occupational Safety and Health Act) establishes your rights when it comes to...
It is very important to be prepared and know your rights before buying a used car from a private seller. Once you have completed the transaction, you may not have recourse for your mistakes.
Preparation is Most Important When Buying a Used Car
There is no substitute for good preparation...
In most states, employers are required to give employees time off from their job for jury duty or to vote in an election.
Introduction: Leave for Jury Duty and Voting
Employees are allowed to take time off from their job to serve on a jury or to vote according to laws in most states in the...
When it comes to filling in a job application or creating a résumé, some people tend to lie or significantly exaggerate their credentials or experiences in the hopes of increasing their chances of being successful. And while this can sometimes land you the job, materially misrepresenting your...
Meal, lunch and rest break rights of an employee are dependent upon the specific law in place where you are employed.
State Law Determines Rest, Meal and Lunch Breaks
Most employers allow their employees to take a break in the middle of their work shift for rest or food and meals. These breaks...
Getting a civil annulment of a marriage is usually a much simpler process than divorce but there are requirements. This article will explain who qualifies and what is necessary to obtain an annulment.
What is an Annulment? How is it Different from Divorce?
An annulment is a legal process where...
Can your employer include you in a workforce reduction such as a "layoff" while you are on workers’ compensation leave?
You are a legal secretary and have been suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome caused by my repetitive typing at work. Since developing this condition, you have been unable to...
Cases that involve accidents and personal injuries can vary greatly. Some personal injury lawsuits can be settled quickly while others might take a long time - perhaps even years until there is some type of resolution. But before you worry about your case taking longer than expected, let's talk...
Typically a Homeowners' Associations or an "HOA" is a non-profit corporation or unincorporated association that is assigned the responsibility of maintaining the quality of living in a private area or neighborhood that is owned by a collective group of property owners. An HOA may consist of...
It is always prudent to have insurance for your home, even if you rent. Most property owners are required by their mortgage lender to have home insurance and they must have a homeowner's insurance policy. This also applies to condo or townhouse owners who have insurance through their Homeowner's...
With a growing frequency, taxpayers not only live, sleep and eat with their families in their home but they also work there too. Whether you spend a couple of hours a week at home for work or it’s a full time engagement, you should know whether you have the ability to file a tax deduction for a...
People create non-profit organizations (also known as "nonprofit" or "not-for-profit" companies) for a purpose other than the profit of the creators. While the business does have a need and incentive to generate revenue, the primary purpose of the entity is to benefit the members of an...
This article will provide you with information about eviction (also known as "forcible entry and detainer"), which is a court action a landlord can use to remove a tenant from an apartment or house. A tenant can be evicted for a breach of their lease such as not paying rent, significantly...