Welcome to Harvey F. Friedman, Attorney at Law
HARVEY F. FRIEDMAN, in addition to being admitted to practice in New York and the US District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, is admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC. He was sworn in before Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justices Anthony Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan.
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NEWS OF INTEREST
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Dear Clients, Friends, and Family:
With the New Year 2024, I hope you and your families are well.
My Great Neck office location is open by appointment only as I will continue to be working primarily remotely to continue to serve my clients and the community. My contact info is listed below. Please feel free to reach out to me by telephone or email.
If you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact me during business hours. Consultations will be conducted primarily by telephone or through video apps like Zoom, Skype or Facetime.
Having your important documents in place, such as a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, etc. is extremely important. Please feel free to call me with just questions or to set up an appointment. (If you get my voicemail, please leave a message and I will return your call).
If you have questions or need information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Stay safe and healthy.
NEW LAWS-With every new year there are generally new laws taking effect in New York State. 2024 is no exception to that rule. Below is a recap of laws that took effect beginning in 2024.
INCREASE MINIMUM WAGE
The minimum wage increased to $15 an hour across the state beginning Jan. 1, 2024. The wage increased to $16 an hour for employees in New York City, Long Island and Westchester.
‘FREELANCE ISN’T FREE’ ACT
Freelance workers will have more protections with the enactment of the “Freelance isn’t Free” Act.
The new law requires the use of written contracts and full and timely payment for services of at least $800. The law will also provide basic protections and establish enforcement measures at the state level.
ASIAN LUNAR NEW YEAR HOLIDAY
An amendment to education law, Lunar New Year will be a mandatory public school holiday in New York.
Lunar New Year is a celebration that recognizes the first new moon of the lunar calendar. The holiday is honored in many Asian countries including China, Korea and Vietnam.
AGE RAISED TO DRIVE ATV
An amendment to vehicle and traffic law, the law will increase the legal age to operate ATVs from 10 to 14 years old.
The law also allows children under 16 to only operate an ATV on lands owned by their parents and guardians as well as under supervision.
PROHIBITS ACCESS TO PERSONAL ACCOUNTS
An amendment to labor law, the law prohibits employers from requesting or requiring employees or applicants to disclose any usernames, passwords or any other login information to personal accounts as a means of employment.
The law also states that this information cannot be used in any disciplinary action taken by the employer.
RESTRICT UTILITIES ABILITY TO BACKBILL
An amendment to public service law, the law restricts the ability for utilities to backbill after failing to bill more than two months.
The law also requires utilities to send with every bill the records of the customer at that address for the past two years.
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IRS ANNOUNCES ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR 2024-
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RISING NURSING HOME COSTS-"LOOKBACK"-2023- UPDATE-
New York's 2024 estimates of nursing-home costs show that Nassau and Suffolk, at $14,668 a month are the most expensive counties in the state (New York City is $14,273 per month). Both the LI and NYC estimates are up from last year. The amount is important for those looking to qualify for nursing-home care paid for by Medicaid, but who face an ineligibility period under the "lookback" rule. The rule examines whether the Medicaid applicant, in the five years before applying for Medicaid, gave away monetary gifts or transferred property to make his or her assets small enough to qualify for coverage. (Transfers to a spouse are exempt.) The ineligibility period is calculated by dividing the value of the transferred assets into the monthly cost of nursing-home care. So if someone transferred assets worth $50,000 during the five-year lookback, he or she would be ineligible for Medicaid-paid nursing-home coverage for about four months, meaning the patient or the family of the patient would be responsible for paying the costs until Medicaid kicks in. For more information, click on the Contact Us link above, call or email for an appointment.
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MEDICAID HOME EQUITY LIMIT AT $1,071,000 FOR 2024-
For Medicaid eligibility purposes in 2024, the Home Equity Limit elected by New York State is now $1,071,000. For those individuals seeking Medicaid, if your home equity interest does not exceed $1,071,000, you can still be eligible. You can click on the Contact Us link above, call or email for an appointment.
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We are prepared to provide legal services in connection with your filing of an original investor immigration petition and guiding you through the investment/immigration process. You are welcome to contact us for a consultation or more information. Click on the Contact Us link, call or email for an appointment.
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