Girvin and Ferlazzo, P.C. Prevails at New York Court of Appeals
Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C., recently obtained a favorable ruling from the New York State Court of Appeals on behalf of one of its clients in a case which centered on a public employer’s obligation to engage in collective bargaining negotiations on the subject of police discipline. On October 17, 2017, the New York State Court…
When Can Your Employer Deduct From Your Wages?
Q: Under what circumstances may an employer make a deduction from the wages of an employee? A: During the normal course of running a business, employers often encounter situations where they need to make a deduction from the wages of an employee. These deductions can be for reasons as common as paying a monthly health…
When You Could Be Personally Liability for a Corporation’s Debts
Q. Can a shareholder or officer ever be held personally liable for the debts or liabilities of a corporation? Most people (or groups of people) who engage in commercial business ventures choose to do so through a corporation, a limited liability company, or another form of a business entity authorized under New York law. Once…
Should You Sign a Release in Exchange for Severance Pay?
Q. I’m being let go from my job, and my employer has offered me severance pay in exchange for signing a release. What are my rights? Most employees who work in New York are considered to be “at will” employees. There are, of course, exceptions – for example, employees who have a contract of employment…