New York is an at-will employment state, along with almost all other states in the U.S. At-will employment means that workers can be fired without cause. An employer does not necessarily have to prove fault or have a reason to fire them. They can simply terminate the...
A Bespoke Law Firm®
Every business deserves savvy, attentive legal counsel — but not all businesses have the need or the budget for their own legal department. At the Sedhom Law Group, PLLC, we serve as outside general counsel for businesses that want to turn our seasoned guidance into opportunity.
Year: 2023
Can you reduce an employee’s wages?
As a business owner, you may decide that you need to reduce wages. Maybe the income for the business is down, you don’t want to have to lay workers off and you realize that you just have to cut back on what you pay. You know that the employees are not going to be...
The advantages and disadvantages of business ownership
Are you thinking about owning your own business? Some people enjoy the thought of entrepreneurship because they believe it gives them more control over their financial future. And since there are more than 783,000 business owners in the United States, prospective...
Your response to a confidentiality breach matters
You expect employees or third parties to maintain the confidentiality of your business trade secrets in your interactions. However, it does not always happen despite the steps you take. For instance, a non-disclosure agreement can only do so much in preventing a...
Could a dress code cause discrimination?
As a business owner, you are certainly not trying to discriminate against any of your employees. But you do have to make decisions and regulations regarding what you want the business to look like and how you want your employees to act. One thing that some employers...
2 forms of unfair competition that could harm your business
Fair competition is a cornerstone of capitalism. Compete with one another for public resources, and workers compete with one another for the best positions at successful organizations. Competition drives innovation and better performance in theory. However, some...
Choosing the right partner for your business
Partners can make or break a business. The wrong partner can bring your company down, while the right one can help you achieve amazing things. So how do you know if you actually need a partner, and how do you choose the right one for your business? Qualities to look...