May 28, 2020

Spring in Western New York was not sure if it wanted to come this year, but now with the sun shining and warm weather finally here, you’re probably ready to get on your bike and feel the breeze in your face again. Un…

Employers in the retail space long have struggled to determine whether their business is considered a “retail or service” establishment according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. This important dis…

While there’s been a drop in cars on the road — and therefore fewer car accidents — people are still getting hurt in accidents. Whether a trip and fall, ATV, bicycle, motorcycle, car or work site accident…

Governor Cuomo has confirmed that the Western New York region is set to begin re-opening effective May 19, 2020. This begins Phase One of the COVID-19 re-opening process. These industries are entitled to re-open so long as…

As workplaces plan to re-open, employers should heed new COVID-19 related guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). As the guidance makes clear, responding to COVID-19 is ripe with potential to run …

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. In today’s post we’re covering important considerations about using (and possibly returning) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds which is part of the federal government…

As companies begin to develop plans for the safe return of their workers, we’re hearing one question asked again and again:  What happens if a business reopens but an employee cannot return to work because she has a child …

On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released its final rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.