2018Mar
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ARE NDA AGREEMENTS NO LONGER WORTH THE PAPER THEY ARE PRINTED ON?

Stormy Daniels. Now the most famous porn star in the country, if not the world. Great for water cooler conversation, but very few lawyers ever envisioned her issues with President Trump would have any real legal significance. But her recent lawsuit against the President has brought forth an interesting question: Can a party effectively invalidate…

2018Jan
0

EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW FOR 2018

New York State and New York City laws are ever-changing, and the more employers know, the less risk they face.  The following is a primer for employment law changes going in to effect in 2018. New York State Paid Leave Employers should already be aware of this new law, which provides paid leave to employees…

2017Dec
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT: WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED AND WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

I want to provide an example in my own experience relating to sexual harassment.  I was recently at an event where I had an interaction with three other colleagues.  Let’s call them Mike, Judy, and Ann.  I was sitting with Judy and Ann when Mike approached and gave Judy a long and awkward hug.  He…

2017Oct
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PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS

Whether it’s Fox News, Uber or most recently, The Weinstein Company, sexual harassment claims are regularly in the news. However, you don’t have to own a big company or be famous to find yourself dealing with a sexual harassment complaint. For employers, these claims can result in significant liability as well as reputational damage and…

2017Jun
0

COMPLYING WITH NYC’S BAN ON QUESTIONS ABOUT SALARY HISTORY

Earlier this month, the New York City Legislature voted to ban questions about a prospective employee’s salary history. It is the latest law to limit an employer’s ability to conduct pre-employment screening and it comes with significant liability for noncompliance. The law, which will take effect November 1, 2017, will prohibit New York City employers…

2017Apr
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RESTAURANT OWNERS: DON’T RISK LIABILITY UNDER THESE LABOR LAWS

Restaurants, more than any other industry, are targets for Federal and New York State Department of Labor audits, as well as private wage and hour lawsuits.  Failing to properly pay workers or keep appropriate payroll records can lead to significant financial exposure for employers. The biggest danger areas that result in liability for restaurants include…

2017Feb
0

DO’S AND DON’TS FOR USING NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

Non-compete agreements can offer valuable protection to an employer’s business interests. They are among the 10 items employers should consider including in their employee hiring packages. These agreements provide that “one party (usually an employee) will not enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against another party (usually the employer).” This…