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Category: Columns

Rockland County voices from our editors and guest columnists

employment law

Employers Cannot Deduct Money From An Employee’s Pay Check Even If Owed To Employer

February 4, 2020rcbizjournal

Did you know New York law does not permit employers to deduct from an employee’s paycheck for items such as cash shortages, inventory shortages, loss of property, damage to property, or to pay for required tools or uniforms? 

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Business Relocation

Vital Moves When Relocating A Business

December 29, 2019rcbizjournal

Whether you are moving across the street or across the country, managing client expectations and interaction is vital to the success of your business

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instagram

Social Media Stocking Stuffers For 2020 Strategies

December 16, 2019rcbizjournal

You’re more likely to get a high-quality conversion, which is how you get people to sign up for webinars or registrations, do the downloads, get on your email list, and so on

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ny labor laws

New York Employees Working At Least Six Hours Must Take a Lunch Break

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019rcbizjournal

Most employers (hopefully) know that New York requires employers to give meal periods to employees working 6 hours or more – but, did you know there are specific times of day during which meal periods must be taken? 

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gift set

Bill Batson Dishes Advice On Artist Collaborations

November 24, 2019November 24, 2019rcbizjournal

Collaboration is often the currency of small business, particularly when those enterprises are artist-driven.

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money

Why Do Women Have Ambiguous Relationships With Money?

November 4, 2019rcbizjournal

There is nothing more debilitating and deflating to our financial wellness than comparing our choices and situation to someone else’s.

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voting

New York Employers Must Give Employees 3 Hours Paid Leave to Vote on Election Day

November 4, 2019November 8, 2019rcbizjournal

Employees allowed up to three hours of paid leave to go to the polls on Election Day. 

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branding

Startups Should Oil Their Wheels Before Branding Themselves

October 25, 2019rcbizjournal

Truth is, there are situations where you may not need the powers of branding to help your company grow. One of those situations is the startup phase of building your business.

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labor law

New York Employers Cannot Ask Job Applicants About Their Past Salaries

October 25, 2019rcbizjournal

On July 10, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill that amends New York Labor Law to include a prohibition on employers making wage or salary history inquiries.

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pink slip

Firing An Employee? Put It In Writing

September 17, 2019rcbizjournal

New York State has long required employers to provide written notice to employees who leave the company – regardless of the reason.  In the three decades since this has been required, we have found most New York employers don’t even realize this requirement exists. Here’s what you need to know.

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