Attorney General Registration Lawyer
White Plains, NY
Attorney General Registration
The New York Attorney General’s Charities Bureau is responsible for protecting the public’s interest in the assets and revenue of companies that are organized and operated for charitable purposes in the state of New York, or which solicit contributions within the state of New York. This includes 501(c)(3) organizations and other tax-exempt entities.
Charitable organizations that operate in the state of New York must file the CHAR410 registration with the Attorney General’s office using its electronic platform. The requirement to file the registration with the Attorney General includes all organizations that conduct charitable activities in the state of New York or who have assets held in the state for charitable purposes, or which solicits funds from the public in New York state. The registration includes an online application form, which requires the federal employer identification number, the initial directors’ names and addresses, and uploading of the organizing documents (the Certificate of Incorporation and bylaws). To avoid any mistakes or misfilings, contact an Attorney General Registration Lawyer today.
Regulation of Fundraising Professionals
In addition to the registration requirements for charitable organizations, fundraising professionals operating in the state of New York must register with the Attorney General’s office, and are required to renew their registration annually. Fundraising professionals that are regulated in the state of New York include Professional Fundraisers, Fundraising Counsel, and Professional Solicitors.
Professional Fundraisers include individuals or companies that conduct fundraising activities in exchange for compensation or other benefits, including advertising that the purchase of goods or services, or entertainment, will benefit a charitable organization. A Professional Solicitor is a person who works on behalf of a professional fundraiser, for compensation, to solicit contributions from the public on behalf of charitable organizations. A Fundraising Counsel is a person who, for compensation, consults with charitable organizations for purposes of planning fundraising campaigns and events for the purposes of soliciting contributions in the state of New York. The important distinction is that a Fundraising Counsel does not have access to contributions and does not directly pay expenses associated with a solicitation, nor do they directly make solicitations. It should be noted that an officer of a nonprofit foundation, or a volunteer or employee, or its attorney, are not considered fundraising professionals.
Claudia Pollak
Claudia Pollak, Esq. is an experienced Westchester and NYC-based employment lawyer representing employees facing discrimination, retaliation or wrongful termination because of their race, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, or other protected characteristic. She also advises on executive severance agreements and restrictive covenants. Call her at 914-LAW-9111 (914-529-9111) for a free consultation.
Employment Discrimination
Employment Discrimination
Employees in Westchester County and other parts of New York state are protected from discrimination in employment based on a number of personal characteristics.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment at the workplace has always existed, but the #metoo movement has brought this ugly secret out into the glaring light of day.
Disability Discrimination
Disability Discrimination
Being disabled can impact individuals in several important ways. For a great many Americans, however, it does not prevent them from working.
Breach of Executive Employment Agreement
Breach of Executive Employment Agreement
Despite the existence of an enforceable contract, employers sometimes terminate an executive’s employment before the end of term, and in violation of the employment agreement.
Gender Discrimination
Gender Discrimination
There are many types of gender discrimination occurring in the workplace, including discrimination based on sexual orientation, pregnancy, or transgender or non-binary status.
Hostile Work Environment
Hostile Work Environment
Some of our most vulnerable populations are experiencing increasingly stressful employment situations. In fact, many workers in America (up to 1 in 5) feel they work in a hostile or abusive work environment.
Racial Discrimination
Racial Discrimination
While many businesses have openly acknowledged the problems of discrimination and inequity facing black workers in America as a result of the Black Lives Matter movement, racial discrimination still regularly occurs in the workplace.
Severance Agreements
Severance Agreements
Whether your position is being eliminated in corporate downsizing, or you are getting laid off or fired for another reason, at some point in your life you may find yourself reviewing a severance agreement.
Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination
The last thing you need when you’re starting a family – or growing one – is financial uncertainty or the stress and anxiety that comes from becoming the target of discriminatory treatment at work because of your pregnancy.
New York Equal Pay Law
New York Equal Pay Law
New York Labor Law §194, requires that employees of a particular establishment be paid a wage that is equivalent to the wages paid to employees of the opposite sex, or of a different race or sexual orientation, or who are members of any other class of employees.
GLOWING CLIENT REVIEWS
She puts the needs of her clients first.
Amanda Moody
Very knowledgeable lawyer. Very commendable.
Thomas Sauer
I connected with Claudia for assistance negotiating an employment agreement. Claudia was very responsive right from the start. Once we agreed to move forward, she worked over a weekend and we had calls on a Saturday and Sunday to be in a position to respond by Monday. Her detailed and thoughtful review was extremely valuable to me. She explained all of her rationale and provided me with a detailed response which I used. I am so glad I worked with Claudia and would highly recommend her services!
Salvatore Sama
I wish I could give her a million stars.
Lisa Smith
Its hard to find an attorney who cares about their clients. Well I did Her name is Claudia Pollack she was very fair with me. She provided the service I have never have gotten from any attorney. She is knowledgeable about the law and she explained to me every step of the way what she was doing and why. She had patient’s with me, pretty much held my hand and explained all my options.When Claudia says she is going to do something she does. Her communication level was super.Claudia whordked hard and fast and got the job done.Having hired Claudi I was able the have a lot less stress and most of all slept very well at night knowing that she was on my side
Steven Katz
I consider myself fortunate to have been introduced to Claudia, who performed flawlessly on my behalf in extremely difficult and trying conditions. As a senior level executive, my expectations for professionalism and service delivery are high and I can honestly say that Claudia went far above and beyond my expectations to represent my best interests. She is tenacious and fights for her clients rather than pursuing the path of least resistance. Her case preparation was extremely thorough and diligent. When combined with her experience and high level of competence in employment law, she is a formidable adversary to any employer, large or small, who exercises digressions in employment tactics. It is without reservation that I recommend Claudia’s services to handle any employment matter, large or small, that requires legal finesse.
Richard Hayes
TESTIMONIALS
Smart, knowledgeable and accessible. Claudia has expertly represented me since 2014 with several successful contracts negotiations.
Very knowledgable lawyer, very commendable.
She puts the needs of her clients first.
I wish I could give her a million stars.
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