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Email Isn't Enough: Why Verbal and Digital Feedback Still Needs to Be Documented

Coaching by conversation is good—but without documentation, it might as well have never happened.

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Discipline Disasters: What Happens When You Skip the Paper Trail

How informal discipline, missing notes, or untrained managers can turn a simple issue into a six-figure lawsuit.

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Points of No Return: When Attendance Policies Violate the ADA

How "fair" attendance rules become disability discrimination—and why treating everyone the same isn't always legal.

Signs of the Times: What Workplace Posters You Need—and Why They Matter

Failure to post required labor law notices could cost your business more than just a fine.

Clocked Out of Overtime? Understanding Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status

Why Misclassification Is a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen

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Closing Time: Final Exit Steps Every NY Employer Must Get Right Post

Terminations aren’t just emotional—they’re full of legal landmines. Here’s how to exit right, every time.

Hungry for Trouble: What Skipping Employee Breaks Could Really Cost You

Why missing a single meal period could cost your business far more than just lunch money

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Leave It Alone: Avoiding FMLA Retaliation Missteps

Protect your business from costly retaliation claims by understanding how to respond lawfully to FMLA leave

New Gig Law Gotchas: How to Avoid Penalties Under NY’s Independent Contractor RulesPost

Why Every NY Business That Uses Freelancers Needs to Get Classification Right

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The Art of Consideration: What Are You Really Paying For?

A properly drafted severance agreement helps employers meet their obligations while avoiding lawsuits, audits, or future uncertainty.

Too Late, Too Litigious: Final Paycheck Mistakes That Cost Big in New York

Missing a departing employee’s final paycheck deadline could cost you far more than just their wages.

Wage Orders in New York: The Rules You Didn’t Know You Were BreakingPost

Why Every New York Business Should Know About Wage Orders

Who’s the Boss? Independent Contractor vs. Employee Misclassification Risks

Getting This Wrong Can Trigger Lawsuits, Tax Audits, and Penalties

Pressed for Compliance: When Uniforms Cost Employers More Than They Think Post

Understanding NY’s Uniform Reimbursement Rules & Common Employer Pitfalls

Overtime Overload: Avoiding Costly Mistakes in Blended OT Calculations

Prevent Wage Violations by Mastering Blended Overtime Laws in NY & NJ

Time's Up! The Costly Consequences of Overtime True-Up Mistakes

Understanding Retroactive Overtime Adjustments & Employer Pitfalls

Audit Anxiety? How to Survive a DOL Wage & Hour Investigation Without Breaking a Sweat"

Navigating a DOL Audit: Stay Compliant, Stay Calm, and Stay in Business

Late Payroll? Big Headache: NY’s Pay Frequency Rules Explained

Understanding How Often Employees Must Be Paid to Avoid Wage Violations

Serving Up Compliance: Understanding Meal Credits in NY

When Can Employers Charge for Meals, and When Does It Go Wrong?

Show Me the Money (Correctly)! Mastering NY’s Wage Statement & Notice Rules

How to Avoid Fines & Ensure Compliance with NY Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA)

Stretching the Workday? Understanding NY’s Spread of Hours Pay Rules

Understanding Spread of Hours Pay in the Hospitality & Miscellaneous Wage Orders

Time and a Half: Understanding Overtime Pay Laws

Overtime laws can be confusing—and costly if you get them wrong. Many employers mistakenly assume that only hourly workers qualify for overtime or that salaried employees are automatically exempt. In reality, misclassification and failure to pay overtime can lead to lawsuits, audits, and hefty penalties.

Shortchanged? The Costly Consequences of Ignoring NY Minimum Wage Laws

Minimum wage laws aren’t just numbers on a chart—they define the baseline for fair pay and prevent businesses from costly legal trouble. Yet, some employers mistakenly believe they can bend the rules, only to find themselves facing audits, lawsuits, and hefty fines.