Running a business can be very challenging, especially when it grows and you begin to employ more people. Some business owners choose to hire administrative assistants to handle many tasks. Unfortunately, this job can sometimes require specialized skills that an...
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Independent contractor versus employee in New York
When a company needs to hire someone to do a job, it has two options. The first is that it can hire an employee. The second is that it can hire an independent contractor. While these parties can usually handle similar tasks, there are some legal differences that...
What should you do when a worker is hurt or falls ill on the job?
State and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials are the ones who set and enforce standards aimed at keeping workers safe. How you handle a worker falling ill or getting hurt on the job is left largely up to you as the employer though....
Study shows retail is a high risk for workers’ compensation
Small businesses often seem like small boats. They are light protection from the stormy seas of business, and people in them can end up feeling very much alone. But small businesses are never alone. They are part of a big system, and there is often as much help and...
Optimizing the purpose of administrative work in business
Administrative work in any organization has the propensity to be mundane and if not managed properly, can be a massive waste of critical resources including time and money. Businesses in New York who optimize administrative processes to provide support and meaning to...
How do you form a corporation in New York?
Your ultimate goal in forming a small business in Troy may be to grow it into an enterprise that employs many people and eventually is open to ownership acquisition through public markets. Yet first things first; you and your business partners need to follow the...
Can a company terminate a contract for convenience?
As a small business owner in Troy, you rely heavily on the security that comes from having service contracts with your clients. A contract signifies stability in that as long as your business is able to meet its terms, you will have work to do. Thus, having a partner...
Can an independent contractor waive employee rights?
As someone who owns and operates a small business in the state of New York, at times you may need to hire an independent contractor to handle tasks that an employee is not qualified for. In doing so, you are aware that state and federal law carefully distinguishes...
What are the criteria for independent contractors?
As a New York small business owner and employer, one of the most important things you must understand is the difference between your actual employees that you hire and the independent contractors you engage to do various pieces of work for you.The New York State...
