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Construction is big business in New York, and contracts often mean millions of dollars in revenue changes hands. With big budgets comes the risk of big disputes and major financial liability. An employee could try to bring a civil lawsuit against you under the...
New York is an at-will employment state. That theoretically means that either your company or its employees can sever an employment relationship without warning. In fact, you don't even need a reason, as long as you don't terminate someone for an illegal reason....
As subcontractor, one of the issues you have to avoid running into is not getting the pay you deserve. When you’re subcontracted in, you rely on the main contractor to pay you as they said they would. If they fail to do so, you could have trouble covering your...
Anyone in the construction industry knows that protecting their reputation is imperative because good reputations bring in clients via word-of-mouth. One part of protecting your reputation -- your company’s quality controls -- can also protect your bottom line. Why...
Three different types of construction defects may occur, including design, materials and workmanship. These can cause property damage, resulting in structural problems that leave a homeowner hurt or cause them financial loss. Your obligation as a contractor is to...
You take a job building a home for a new client. It seems fine at first, and you spend a few weeks starting the project. Quickly, though, you realize that this just isn’t someone you can work with. Maybe they keep changing their mind, accusing you of poor...
Construction projects go over budget all the time. Generally, when giving a quote, you try to add a bit extra in. You may quote at 10% over what it should actually cost, for instance. This way, the customer has already agreed to the higher number if you need that...
When you create a construction contract, you should ensure that it protects your best interests while also offering your clients some protections. The contract should specify the scope of the project, payment terms and similar matters. The more detailed the contract...
Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers servicing the New York construction industry have the right under the law to ensure they receive payment for the services that they provide. Most contractors and suppliers will execute written contracts with clients to help...
Pursuing litigation in a construction dispute increases how long it takes to resolve your differences and is often costly. The longer the court takes to resolve an issue, the more expensive it can be. Finding a way to settle contentious matters that arise outside of...