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Employment Law

Q: I run a small trucking business and my drivers are paid as independent contractors. I understand there is a new law in New York that might require me to treat them as employees. What is this all … more

By Paul F. Millus | 4/14/14

Correct info seems hard to come by

Q. We’re upset with our contractor, who is taking over three weeks to get his plumber and electrician to give him their information so we can apply for permits, and we’re ready to give up and find somebody else. more

12/5/13

DA: Contractor accused of stealing $10K from Merrick couple

A Centereach man, Gregory Vadjinia, 45, stands accused of defrauding an elderly Merrick couple of $10,000. more

10/31/13

Isn't a contractor enough?

Q. I didn’t think I’d need advice for my own house, but Sandy changed that. I’m in a nightmare, trying to get insurance money, and I don’t have enough to build. more

10/31/13

The storm next time

At the end of next month, the media will focus their attention on the first anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. more

9/12/13

A shady contractor

Q. We need some advice on the contractor we hired. He signed with us in December for a start date in March. We knew he was busy, so when he didn’t start until the second week in April, we held our breath that this was just a hiccup and we were going to get moving. more

7/10/13

Keep those contracts separate

Q. I’m hiring a contractor, and he wants to hire the architect. The contractor came up with a sketch, and I’m happy with his ideas. more

7/3/13

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced on June 27 that 61 contractors were arrested after a sting operation was held throughout Franklin Square and Valley Stream.

Contractors preyed on Sandy victims

Woodmere-based ASAP Restoration Inc. Owner Avraham Kardi was one of 61 contractors who were arrested following nine sting operations conducted by the Nassau County Police Department and Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs after receiving more than 100 complaints from Hurricane Sandy Victims. more

By Ann Friedman | 6/28/13

Let's have more action and less politics

Why should we be begging for lawmakers in Washington to work together? more

2/28/13

Before hiring a contractor for repair work make sure they are licensed and insured.

Hiring a contractor: the basics

Village of Cedarhurst Trustee Ari Brown, who is also a builder, developer and designer has received countless calls, text and emails regarding construction advice and the ethics of the industry. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/16/12

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