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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMsn9uHpDXMIn partnership with NYC Department of Consumer Affairs, FEMA has developed some essential tips to avoid frauds and scams in the event of a natural disaster.1. Check for a valid Federal ID. 2. FEMA employees or inspectors do not ask for money.3. Personal information will only be requested at the time of registration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sWUSbNi2vQNYC Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Julie Menin gives an overview of paid sick leave law in New York. The Paid Sick Leave law began on April 1, 2014. Under this law many New Yorkers will be able to benefit and continue working without fear of losing their employment.  What you should know about paid sick leave in English and Spanish.Below are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding Paid Sick Leave New York via NYCDCA.Which employers must provide sick leave?

FEMA Announces Insurance Claims ReviewOn May 15, 2015, over two-and-a-half years after Hurricane Sandy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that people who submitted a Hurricane Sandy flood insurance claim and who are not satisfied with the amount of money they received for their losses may ask for a review of that claim. FEMA has started to notify approximately 142,000 people that they may request a review under this program.  The review process will cover all claimants who has storm losses from Oct. 27, 2012 through Nov. 6, 2012.

Where to send HEAP cooling assistance applications?The simple answer is that the mailing address for applications is:HRA/HEAPP.O. Box 1401Church Street StationNew York, NY 10008And the number to call to request an application or for further information is (212) 835-7216.

https://vimeo.com/96542130Default Judgement is explained by Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office (CLARO). Money can be taken from your funds, your account frozen, and show up on your credit report in a default judgement. 1. Remember to file an answer. 2. Order to show cause 3. Use resources like CLARO and LawHelpNY.

https://vimeo.com/96542129If your case is not dismissed it can end in three ways.

https://vimeo.com/96542127Discovery is an exchange of documents between both the Plaintiff and Defendant. Respond if a demand for Discovery is made.

https://vimeo.com/96542122Become familiar with the common legal defenses you can make in a consumer debt case.

It’s tax season and LawHelpNY previously wrote about free places to file and Earned Income Credit, but there may be difficult situations that arise after have filed your taxes or failing to file. Dealing with the IRS can be overwhelming, but there are resources in New York that taxpayers can turn to for assistance with appeals and collection disputes.Appealing Your Tax CaseIf you do not agree with any or all of the IRS findings given to you, you may request a meeting or a telephone conference with the supervisor of the person who issued the findings.

Last week Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the formation of a new joint task force to target those who prey on immigrants. “Our joint city-state anti-fraud task force will stop fraudsters in their tracks and provide a safe place for immigrant fraud victims to come forward,” said Mayor de Blasio. Photo Credit: Jeremy Brooks via Compfight cc