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Grit Is in Our DNA Every Buffalonian knows that our souls are made up of steel and snow. Our DNA is engraved with the hard work that the steel workers of the 1920s had put into our community. For anyone who’s unaware of th…

A recent dispute between musicians that found its way to the intermediate federal appellate court that oversees New York, Connecticut, and Vermont – called the Second Circuit Court of Appeals – has highlighted …

President Trump named Andrea Lucas to chair the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She has been acting chair since January, 2025. She was first nominated in 2020 to the EEOC during President Trump’s first tenur…

Growing a business brings incredible rewards, but it also comes with new risks and responsibilities. On December 9th, from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Park Country Club, 4949 Sheridan Drive, small business owners are invited to gat…

New York employers have clear legal obligations when it comes to sexual harassment prevention training. Both New York State and New York City require annual, interactive training for all employees. The goal is simple: buil…

In recent times, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become controversial, especially with the Trump Administration. But many businesses still incorporate these trainings to create an inclusive environm…

As a business owner or HR professional, you’re often torn between the needs of your employees and the needs your clients and customers. This challenging dynamic is made harder by the polarizing opinions many of us have abo…

Anywhere in New York State, employers with 10 or more employees aren’t allowed to automatically reject job applicants solely because they’ve been convicted of a crime. As we’ve said before, employers must evalu…

Recently, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law which is now NY Educ Law § 6436-a, and it requires Title VI coordinators on every college campus across the State. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is…

As an owner of a corporation, there is a lot to remember.  We’re here to make that a little bit easier.  Today, we want to tell you about filing a Biennial Statement. What’s a Biennial Statement? It’s a simple …