Make sure you know the rules.

The old adage “get it in writing” is critical when it comes to commissioned sales employees. In fact, the New York Labor Law provides that you must have a detailed written agreement that is signed by both the employer and the commissioned sales employee.

How detailed must the written agreement be? At a minimum, the written agreement must include:

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Tags: commissioned employee, commissioned sales, department of labor, labor law

On June 9, the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act was passed by the US House of Representatives. The intent of the legislation is to reduce the number of inefficient vehicles on the road while, of course, spurring vehicle sales for the troubled auto industry. Read on…

Tags: Cash for Clunkers, Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act, fuel efficiency program

HoganWillig’s new building (and its interior office space) will be one of the first commercial LEED certified office buildings in Western New York. “LEED “stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The design and construction of the building will be rated in seven different categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation in Design, and Regional Priority. These categories award points (and therefore encouragement) for doing things like Read on…

Tags: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED