The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) has sparked concerns throughout the country of a potential widespread outbreak. While the impact of the...
Employer Policies
McDonald’s and #MeToo: The Perils of Workplace Romance
With the recent news of the firing of McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook for a consensual relationship with a subordinate, workplace romance is back...
Home Care 13-Hour Rule Upheld
The New York Court of Appeals recently upheld the New York State Department of Labor’s (DOL) “13-Hour Rule” governing payment of home health care...
Sexual Harassment and Remodeled Reform in New York
The New York State Assembly and Senate passed a bill on June 19, 2019 that addresses workplace harassment and provides more protection for victims...
How We Practice Law
Our law firm takes our profession and our clients very seriously. There are several principles we follow in our practice, to help us provide our...
Employee Handbooks: An Essential Workplace Protection
In the modern workplace, a well-written employee handbook is a necessity for all employers. An employee handbook allows employers to explicitly...
Background Checks: A Guide for Employers
Employers need to be aware of the important protocols to be followed when retaining outside vendors to conduct background checks. Anytime an...
Arbitration: The Changing Legal Landscape
Although arbitration in the United States dates back to the 18th century, with a recent Supreme Court decision and the explosion of sexual...
NYC Sick Time Notice Due Today
By today, June 4, 2018, New York City employers need to provide their employees notice of an amendment to the Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”). The...
Sexual Harassment Laws Change Legal Landscape in New York State and City
In April, both the New York State Legislature and the New York City Council passed new workplace anti-sexual harassment legislation. Spurred by the...
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