Court-appointed guardians have few qualifications, little oversight, and enormous potential for exploitation.By Diane Dimond The idea of taking care of family and fellow citizens who c… Read More

A talk with investigative reporter Diane Dimond, whose book 'We’re Here to Help' explains why guardianships go wrong, as they often do By Richard EisenbergThe stories of Britney Spear… Read More

Finding employment after serving time in prison can be an uphill battle. Many employers are reluctant to hire applicants with a criminal record which leads to extremely high unemployment rat… Read More

Hello everyone, I’m Cindy, the Tax Manager here at Bette Hochberger, CPA, CGMA. Today I will give a quick guide on understanding tax credits, and the opportunities for both individuals… Read More

Reentering the workforce is always treated as a difficult task for everyone. The matter becomes even more problematic if the person is with a criminal record. Luckily, this scenario is chang… Read More

If you have a felony conviction and are looking for a job, you may be wondering if Taco Bell is a company that is willing to hire felons. The good news is that Taco Bell does not have a blan… Read More

There can be millions of reasons to leave a job, as most people who’ve ever had to quit one can attest. Even though some endings are sad or bittersweet, quite a few might seem like a s… Read More

Trucking Companies That Hire FelonsBeing a felon can make finding a stable, well-paying job quite difficult. The trucking… Read More

If you have a felony conviction and are looking for a job, McDonald’s may be one of the first places you should apply with. According to Statista, McDonald’s is a felon – f… Read More

Finding jobs for people with records can seem to be a tough task. They have to search for companies that not only hire them but also offer good pay and perks. Today, many companies in New Yo… Read More

ERC SpecialistsWhen managing your business's finances, tax credits can be helpful in reducing your overall tax liability and maximizing your bottom line. Among the various tax credits availa… Read More

When you run a small business, taxes can appear to be your worst nightmare. While you're trying to scrape by on minimal profits so that you can grow your company and reach your vision of a s… Read More

Originally published by [email protected] (Robert Bruce) Apr 12, 2023Everyone deserves a second chance.But in the past, many job seekers with a felony record have found i… Read More

Felons often face difficulties while looking for jobs. According to many employers, past offenders have a high-risk profile, so they almost exclusively hire applicants with no records. Truck… Read More

Originally published The Daily Star, Tuesday, March 28, 2023The Clean Slate NY campaign and Business Council of New York are fighting for a new law gaining traction in the state Senate… Read More

Solicitation of a prostitute is a crime that occurs when you hire, agree to hire, or offer to hire someone for sexual contact or sexual penetration. The base-level charge for this crime invo… Read More

Once a felon completes their prison sentence, they are free to search for employment in private security. Contrary to what many people believe, there are many industries that hire ex-offende… Read More

There has always been a place for truck drivers in the economy. And with the way businesses are getting more mobile, more company drivers are needed. This is why there is a surge in driving… Read More

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is an incentive created by the US government to encourage businesses to hire… Read More

People facing felony charges usually ask, “what is a felony charge?” A felony charge describes any criminal offense carrying a penalty of a year or longer in prison. The offense… Read More

Restaurants are fast-paced, stressful work environments, so the staff often includes some interesting people. It’s common for college students, reformed criminals and individuals stru… Read More