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Buying real estate requires both sellers and buyers to sign a contract agreeing to the transaction. Not only do these documents secure the property between both parties, but the documents also establish the responsibilities of each for the sale to proceed. Before...
Employers often try to avoid overtime payments to their employees. Unfortunately, many workers do not realize they deserve extra wages. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees deserve at least one and one-half times their regular pay for...
You often put in extra hours to earn more money. But did you know that according to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you are only entitled to overtime pay if you work over 40 hours per week? Businesses sometimes use confusing terminology when it comes to overtime....
If you work in construction, you may have signed an independent contractor agreement with your employer. Unfortunately, construction companies sometimes misclassify workers as independent contractors to avoid paying a fair wage and get out of providing employee...
Some work environments see more sexual harassment claims than others. If you make your living working in a New York restaurant, you may expose yourself to this type of behavior. Research shows that sexual harassment is a serious problem in U.S. restaurants and that...
Purchasing a new home is exciting. But there are many formalities and processes that take place before you get the keys, and the final part of this process is your real estate closing appointment. In 2020, according to the National Association of REALTORS®, people...
In New York, you have a right to go to work without worrying about facing sexual harassment or illegal workplace discrimination. You also generally have a right to complain when your manager or coworkers engage in impermissible conduct. How your employer responds to...
There is a federal law on the books called the Fair Labor Standards Act that protects your right to receive pay that is commensurate with the work that you do. Without a law such as this, it would be easier for employers to cheat you out of the pay that you deserve. ...
Buyers and sellers are often under the impression that the purchase date in a real estate purchase contract is the actual closing date. This is possible, but it is wise to prepare for the unexpected. There are many issues that could cause a delay in the closing...
Sexual harassment remains a constant threat to workers across America despite greater attention being given to the issue. Workers who are subjected to sexual harassment can face very real harm, too. Their sense of self-worth can be damaged, their reputation harmed,...
