2018Oct
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THE LATEST ON NEW YORK’S SEXUAL HARASSMENT LAW: WHAT EVERY EMPLOYER MUST KNOW

As you are hopefully aware, in April 2018, Governor Cuomo signed into law a comprehensive policy requiring all New York State employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training and a sexual harassment prevention policy to all employees. The Governor tasked the Department of Labor (“DOL”) and Division of Human Rights with promulgating the exact requirements,…

2018Sep
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CAN YOUR BUSINESS AFFORD TO PAY FOR WAGE AND HOUR VIOLATIONS?

A recent Newsday article reported that a Smithtown body shop had to pay $400,000 to settle federal charges that it failed to properly pay employees overtime. That amount includes $185,000 in back wages, $185,000 in damages and $30,000 in civil penalties. Violations of wage and hour laws carry significant liability (and notoriety) that few businesses…

2018Jun
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6 EMPLOYMENT LAW MISTAKES THAT CAN COST YOUR BUSINESS

Employers are subject to a wide array of federal, state and local laws, all of which carry stiff penalties and potential liability for noncompliance. It can be especially hard for small and mid-size businesses to keep up. Common mistakes that can get employers into trouble include: Not keeping up to date on employment law changes….

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
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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…