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HR Alert: EEOC Challenges DEI Hiring Practices
Since the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964, the understanding of how Title VII applies to employers was not up for significant debate. Under the current federal administration, though, that appears to be changing. E…
HR Alert: Employment Law Liability & Volunteers
Many organizations rely on the work of volunteers to make meaningful impacts in their communities. But what if a volunteer engages in discriminatory behavior? Even though a volunteer may not be considered an employee, th…
Construction Season in Buffalo, Part 1: Understanding New York Labor Law § 240(1)
Every spring in Western New York, construction season comes back to life. Roofing crews return in force. Exterior work ramps up. Scaffold work increases. Renovation projects restart. Demolition, framing, steel, masonry, si…
HR Alert: What Employers Need to Know Before Using Credit History
New York employers have another hiring compliance issue to add to the list. Effective April 18, 2026, New York significantly restricts when employers may request, receive, or use an applicant’s or employee’s consumer credi…
Dog Bite Cases in Buffalo, New York After Flanders: What Injured Victims Need to Know
If you or a loved one has been bitten or injured by a dog in Buffalo, New York, the law is more favorable to injured people than it used to be. For years, New York dog-injury law was dominated by a rule which courts read a…
Buffalo Road Construction Accidents — Who May Be Responsible When Spring Work Zones Cause Injuries
Construction Season is Here Spring season is here! For Buffalo and Western New York, that means construction season is starting up again — we’re here to remind you of any safety procedures that every driver needs to be awa…
Slip and Fall Accidents in Buffalo Grocery Stores: What Injured Shoppers Need to Know
If you were hurt in a slip and fall at a grocery store in Buffalo, you’re probably dealing with more than embarrassment. What looks like a simple fall can turn into serious back injuries, shoulder injuries, fractures…
HR Alert: What to Know About New York’s “Trapped at Work” Law Amendment
Late last year, we blogged about a new law in New York that prohibits employers from trapping employees by obligating them to repay certain costs if they don’t remain employed for a specific period of time. In February, Go…
HR Alert: Employee or Independent Contractor Status? Navigating the Fed’s 2026 Proposed Rule
As we previously discussed, on February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise its analysis for distinguishing between employees and in…
HR Alert: Retaliation Under New York’s Human Rights Law
When an employee reports discrimination, harassment, or asks for a reasonable accommodation, a lot of small business owners focus on the underlying complaint. That makes sense. But there’s another risk that can become just…