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Q: I am business owner who for years has provided unpaid internships to college students looking to gain experience in the work force. I have only recently learned that wage and hour laws may …
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By Paul F. Millus
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10/24/13
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Q: I recently received a letter in the mail regarding my STAR tax exemption, and I do not understand. If I already have the STAR tax exemption on my home and also received an assessment reduction …
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By Richard G. Fromewick
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10/24/13
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Q: I was convicted for participation in the burglary of a liquor store when I was 18 years old. Can this be held against me when I apply for a job?A: Whether your conviction record can be considered …
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By Lois Carter Schlissel
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11/20/12
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Q: Why am I reading and hearing so much lately about estate and gift taxes?A: The favorable estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax changes that were put in place …
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By Patricia Galteri
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11/21/12
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Q. I operate a small family business in Nassau County. We pay all of our workers as independent contractors, but I am not clear on the distinctions between employees and independent contractors. What …
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By Lois Carter Schlissel
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9/27/12
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Q: I am hearing more and more about the measles epidemic. Can my school district lawfully require that my child be vaccinated, and if I establish that my child is exempt …
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By Lynn M. Brown
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2/3/15
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Q. I don’t understand, if my tax assessment was reduced why did my real estate taxes increase?A.This is unfortunately a common situation. The County, Town, Village and School budgets do …
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By Richard G. Fromewick
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9/27/12
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Q. I went to a meeting of my Village Board of Trustees and wanted to speak on a particular item, but they wouldn’t let me. Don’t I have a right to speak at a public …
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By A. Thomas Levin
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6/17/14
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Q. I heard from my financial planner that 2012 is a great year to make large gifts. What are some ways I can make these gifts?A. In light of the increased exemptions, those who wish to make …
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By Patricia Galteri
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9/27/12
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Q. I co-own a family owned business, and the other owners have fired me and are refusing to let me see financial information, what can I do?A. Every business owner of a privately held company has a …
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By Erica B. Garay
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9/27/12
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