October 26, 2020
HR Alert: Sexual Harassment Statute of Limitations Lengthened in the Division of Human Rights
Last year, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law several updates to the New York State Human Rights Law to strengthen protections against discrimination and harassment. For example: Domestic workers now are protected from …
HR Alert: Practical Guidance on New York’s Paid Sick Leave Law
As we previously reported, New York’s new Paid Sick Leave (PSL) requires all employers to provide sick leave each year. For very small employers with four or fewer employees, they must provide 40 hours of PSL annually – it…
HR Alert: OSHA Revises Its Guidance on Reporting . . . Again
On September 30, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its guidance employer reporting of COVID-19 hospitalizations and fatalities. The revisions apply only to the reporting of hospitalizat…
New Seatbelt Law Requires Everyone to Buckle Up
In 1984, New York became the first State to enact a mandatory seatbelt law. Now, 36 years later, that law is being strengthened. For adults and those over the age of 16, current law requires that only front seat passengers…
Look at the Leaves, But Not While You’re Driving
It’s the anniversary of the October Storm this week. Remember that unsettling time in 2006? This year, we’re lucky to be enjoying a beautiful, mostly-sunny autumn. So before the heavy snow and cold wind hits Ne…
PPP Loan Forgiveness – A Small Biz Break. . . Finally!
The Treasury Department and Small Business Administration jointly have released a simplified loan forgiveness application – so long as the loa was $50,000 or less. This should aid small businesses in getting their lo…
Apartment Fires – You Have a Right to Safety
A fire in your home is scary for anyone. If you live in an apartment with multiple units, though, it can be especially frightening. Where can you turn for your recovery?