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Does A College Degree Have Value In 2024?
For generations, students have been told that a bachelor’s degree will open doors for them in the future and that the benefits of a degree outweigh...
DOL Amends Tipped Employee Regulations
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently released its final rule on tip regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), providing clarity...
Domestic Service Workers to Receive Minimum Wage and Overtime
On September 18, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Wage and Hour Division released its final regulation, which extends minimum wage and...
E-Cigarettes Banned Under Clean Indoor Air Act
Effective on November 22, 2017, e-cigarettes will be added to the list of smoking restrictions in New York State. This article will discuss New York...
Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions and Future Prevention Plans
As of May 19, 2021, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, each began an additional easing of COVID-19 related restrictions as result of increased...
EEOC Issues Final Regulations Implementing the ADA
The ADA has a three-pronged definition of disability. An individual alleging an ADA violation only needs to meet one of the definitions of...
EEOC Issues Final Rule on Implementation of The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA)
In November, the EEOC issued its final rule to implement Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). The EEOC’s regulations...
EEOC Issues Wellness Guidelines
Employers’ wellness programs are becoming a popular vehicle for employees to achieve healthier lives. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
EEOC Releases 2009 Statistics
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released its 2009 statistics. The 2009 fiscal year saw a total of 93,277 charges filed with the...