Consent to Pay for Services and Credit Card Payments
Information about New York’s new laws about client/patient consent to payment for services, and requirements for handling credit cards and providing notice about the risks associated with credit card payments.
Professional Wills and Preparing for Personal Emergencies
A guide to preparing private practices for the death or incapacitation of the practice owner
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Telehealth Rules and Best Practices
A guide to telehealth for mental health professionals licensed in New York.
Corporate Transparency Act Reporting for Small businesses
A guide to the basic reporting requirements for most small businesses under the Corporate Transparency Act, effective 1/1/24.
Independent Contractor vs. Employee in NY
A brief guide to determining whether a worker in New York is an independent contractor or an employee, with information about the responsibilities of small businesses with independent contractors.
Responsibilities of New York Employers
A brief guide to some of the primary responsibilities of employers in New York State and City.
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Common Issues for Mental Health Private Practice
A guide to some of the common issues that mental health professionals starting or operating a private practice encounter.
STARTING a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) in NY
A simple guide to the complex process of forming a PLLC in New York.
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Basic Legal Maintenance for New York Businesses
Ongoing and regular legal maintenance is important to preserve the legal protections and tax benefits throughout the life of your business. This checklist of key corporate maintenance actions should help.
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Paid Family Leave for Self-Employed New Yorkers
Self-employed New Yorkers (including independent contractors) are entitled to PAID time off to bond with a newly born, adopted or fostered child. Learn more here.