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…
Just when you thought you were done updating your employment policies for the year, New York passes more employment laws. It has been an active 2019 with a host of recent legislation imposing additional obligations and potential liability on employers. Here is a summary of the most significant changes: Sexual harassment. In addition to last…
Nassau County recently announced a new service designed to alert county residents of fraudulent property record filings with the Nassau County Clerk. “Nassau County Property Fraud Alert” is an electronic notification service that alerts residents via email any time a land record document (deed, mortgage, lien, etc.) is recorded on their home. Suffolk County has…
Are you ready for “gotcha” claims? That’s where someone deliberately goes looking for companies to sue for violating a law. For example, a client recently received a letter from an attorney claiming that they had violated the Fair Chance Act of New York City (“FCA”) and seeking $3,000 in fines, penalties and legal fees. Under…
