compliance risks

Discipline Disasters: What Happens When You Skip the Paper Trail

Aug 11, 2025

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8 min read

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.

Lee Jacobs

compliance risks

Points of No Return: When Attendance Policies Violate the ADA

Jun 28, 2025

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5 min read

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.

Lee Jacobs

onboarding

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

Jun 11, 2025

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6 min read

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.

Lee Jacobs

compliance risks

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

Jun 9, 2025

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10 min read

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.

Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

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

Jun 9, 2025

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9 min read

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

Lee Jacobs

compliance risks

Leave It Alone: Avoiding FMLA Retaliation Missteps

Jun 9, 2025

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4 min read

Leave It Alone: Avoiding FMLA Retaliation Missteps

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

Lee Jacobs

hospitality

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

Jun 9, 2025

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9 min read

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

Lee Jacobs

employee documentation

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

Jun 9, 2025

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7 min read

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.

Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

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

Jun 9, 2025

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7 min read

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

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

Lee Jacobs

litigation avoidance

New York City

recordkeeping

onboarding

accommodation law

job descriptions

employee documentation

harassment & investigations

retaliation

business compliance

leave & accommodations

employee discipline

termination & separation

HR Basics

compliance risks

audits & compliance

hospitality

employee classification

wage & hour

overtime

minimum wage

Discipline Disasters: What Happens When You Skip the Paper Trail

Points of No Return: When Attendance Policies Violate the ADA

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

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

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

Leave It Alone: Avoiding FMLA Retaliation Missteps

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

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

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