The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was originally passed in 1990 with the intention of ensuring Americans with disabilities have access to the public accommodations that everyone else enjoys. The law does this by requiring employers, government agencies, and anyone who provides goods and services to the public to make reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. However, there are two kinds of entities that are broadly exempted from these requirements: private clubs and religious organizations. Continue reading “The Religious Exemption to the ADA”
The Obligations of Incorporation
If you choose to incorporate your business or organization, you may think the worst of it is filing the articles of incorporation (or, of course, filing your taxes). You may think your corporation protects you from financial and legal liability. However, corporations have additional requirements that other kinds of businesses don’t, and if you’re not diligent about fulfilling them, there can be serious legal consequences. Continue reading “The Obligations of Incorporation”
Legislators Believe One Word Shouldn’t Cost Businesses $1,000
Two New York State legislators recently introduced bills that would ease regulations for small business owners by allowing them a certain amount of time to fix any violations they may have committed before being automatically fined. The Albany Business Review reported that corresponding bills sponsored by New York State Assemblyman John McDonough and State Senator Fred Akshar have passed in both chambers of the Legislature. The legislation is now awaiting Governor Cuomo’s signature. Continue reading “Legislators Believe One Word Shouldn’t Cost Businesses $1,000”
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