Don’t let past mistakes prevent future success. The criminal defense lawyers at Heiferman & Associates are here to help. Certain people with criminal records may be able seal up to 2 criminal convictions in New York. If you have no more than two misdemeanor convictions or one felony and one misdemeanor conviction, you may be […]
Read MoreEEOC GUIDANCE ON COVID VACCINATION POLICIES IN THE WORKPLACE
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently issued guidance how businesses who implement vaccination requirements should handle workers who opt out due to a disability or religion. The EEOC is allowing employers to exclude employees from the workplace when there is no reasonable accommodation possible. Furthermore, administering vaccinations or requesting proof of vaccination for […]
Read MoreHeiferman & Associates, PLLC COVID-19 Update
During this time of concern Heiferman & Associates is here for our clients! We prioritize the health and safety of our clients and employees. We are providing the same excellent service under strict safety precautions. Our team is equipped to work remotely and provide services over the phone or via video conferencing (Zoom, Skype, Google, […]
Read MoreRETURNING TO WORK, WORKPLACE SAFETY AND UNEMPLOYMENT ISSUES AS COVID-19 LOCKDOWNS END
During these uncertain times, employers and employees alike are struggling to determine whether and when to open. The rules are confusing for almost everyone. Many are facing dire economic problems and worried about the wellbeing of themselves and loved ones. Businesses are worried they will lose customers the longer they remain closed. Employees may lose […]
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Developing a Plan B After Your H-1B Application Is Denied
The window for filing a successful H-1B visa is small. If you do not submit your application for this popular visa on April 1, it is unlikely you are getting an H-1B visa this time around. For the fiscal year 2021, the government is capping the number of H-1B visas it issues at 85,000. This […]
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Wage Theft Could Put Business Owners Behind Bars
Although wage theft is a crime under both state and federal law, violators rarely face imprisonment. That is why the Heiferman & Associates team, and other employment lawyers in the New York City area, still talk about a case from a few years ago that saw a local restaurant owner thrown in jail for short-changing […]
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New Minimum Wage Rates Now In Effect
On December 31, 2019, the ball dropped in Times Square, we closed out the decade, and the minimum wage increased. Employers need to make adjustments so their employees get paid what they are owed, and employees need to double-check their pay stubs to ensure they are not getting shorted. However, the rate of pay is […]
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Don’t Be A Fool, Get Your H-1B Application Ready To File on April 1
You may know April 1 as April Fool’s Day, but at Heiferman & Associates, our immigration lawyers know it as H-1B day. Each year on April 1, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) begins accepting H-1B petitions for foreign professionals to apply to work in the US. We work to file as many H-1B applications […]
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New York City Counterfeit Culture Is Alive And Well
It is awards season, which means you cannot turn on the tv, or pass a newsstand without seeing a story about what your favorite stars were wearing on the red carpet. A celebrity’s answer to the shouted question “Who are you wearing?” drives trends, and increases the demand for whatever luxury good they are not-so-subtly […]
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New York Enforcement Crackdown on Holiday DWI
New York has been cracking down on incidences of people driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The State of New York even has a program, referred to as STOP-DWI, which focuses on launching initiatives to reduce DWI cases. STOP-DWI stands for “Special Traffic Operations Program for Driving While Impaired” and it has […]
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