How does the law impact your business? Are you unsure about legal matters affecting your company? Join us for a legal office hours session with two highly experienced and knowledgeable lawyers who can provide valuable insights to help you navigate the legal landscape and address any pressing legal questions or concerns about your business.
Here are some questions you can get help with:
- What's the difference between an employee and an independent contractor?
-What constitutes a full-time as opposed to a part-time worker in NYC?
-Do I need insurance for my business? If so, what kind? There are so many types of insurance.
-What is the difference between an employee paid by the hour and an employee paid a set salary? Which one is non-exempt and which one is exempt?
-Do I have to offer mandatory breaks for my workers?
-Can you look at my lease for commercial premises and see if I signed as a corporate entity, as an individual or both?
-How do I ensure I protect myself from personal liability for my business operations?
-What is discrimination in the context of my business operations?
-What is hostile work environment in the context of my business operations?
-Why can't I hire whom I want to? Why can't I say no one over 45 and no unmarried applicants will be considered? Or can I state that in my job posting?
-When can I ask a potential job applicant if they are a US citizen?
-There are so many regulations, local, city, state, federal? If I comply with the federal regulations am I all set since the federal government represents the law of the land?
-Do I need an employee handbook? My business is just starting and has 2 employees.
-Should I form a corporation or LLC to conduct my business? How can I do that?
-Do I need a DBA?
-Do I need a contract to hire someone?
Panelists:
- Jennifer Buesser, Esq. - Legal Director at Animal Defense Partnerships
- James Honda, Esq. - Staff Attorney at Animal Defense Partnerships