Over the past 18 months, New York State and New York City have passed a number of laws relating to Covid-19, as well as other areas of employment law, that have altered the way employers treat and pay their employees, and have significantly altered the employment landscape. Just recently, the State and City have passed…
New York State recently enacted legislation simplifying the form of Power of Attorney (“POA”), which law went into effect June 13, 2021. After such date, the new form of POA is required to be used. WHAT IS A POWER OF ATTORNEY? As you may know, a POA is a legal document by which a person…
On April 3, 2020, the CDC recommended that Americans wear masks in offices, stores, restaurants and in all public places. The adjustment for employer, employees and patrons was significant, but because it was mandated, at least in New York, most citizens complied, and it soon became the norm in society. Last week, on May 13,…
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE Effective December 31, 2020, New York State minimum wage has increased once again. The present minimum wages are as follows: • New York City $15.00 per hour • Long Island and Westchester $14.00 per hour • Rest of…
The Coronavirus is now the hot topic of conversation that has not only swept through American households, it is also a major concern for employers. Employers have been asking two central questions as the disease appears to be spreading: (1) How do I protect my employees from possibly contracting the virus; and (2) What are…
Best practice any time you enter into a business-related agreement is to put it in writing. This not only ensures there is no misunderstanding between the parties, but provides a multitude of benefits in the event of a dispute because it gives each party certain rights and remedies under the law. Generally, a contract must…
Every new year brings significant changes to New York’s labor and employment laws that employers must be aware of to protect themselves from potential exposure from Department of Labor audits, private lawsuits and other employment-related problems. Minimum Wage Increases New York State has increased the minimum wage each year for the past 4 years. For…
It is not unusual to experience some dissatisfaction with a contract after signing it. People seldom get everything they want, but sometimes they inadvertently agree to something that’s bad for business. Most of the time, you cannot do anything about it after the fact. Contracts are legal documents and give the parties the right to…
