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Corporate Transparency Act Hits a Snag
A federal court judge in Alabama recently ruled that the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which we wrote about here, was unconstitutional. This marks the first judicial decision on the lawfulness of requiring smal…
HR Alert: Beware New York’s Lower Standard for Sexual Harassment Claims
For business owners, it’s important to understand the legal standards applied to claims that can be brought against you and your business. That’s why it’s critical to appreciate that there are two different laws R…
HR Alert: Managing Sexual Misconduct at Work – A Government View
Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice posted on its website an Agreement Between the United States and the State of New York Executive Chamber Regarding Workplace Reform. This agreement comes in the wake of sexual misco…
HR Alert: Protecting Small Business Owners from Big Litigation Costs
Learning Objectives How to minimize potential exposure to your business in advance. How to address claims, efficiently and expeditiously, if they come to light. Where We Are As Small Businesses It’s not an exaggerati…
HR Alert: A Local Lesson on Gender Discrimination
A restaurant based in Tonawanda, NY recently agreed to pay $25,000 to settle a sex discrimination suit brought against it under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the New York State Human Rights Law. The owners, manager…
New York Law Requires Posting Credit Card Surcharges
Another new law will soon go into effect in New York that’ll impact your business and its operations. In December 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation amending § 518 of the General Business Law that finally allow…
HR Alert: Teenaged Workers in New York
The New York Department of Labor (DOL) encourages businesses to pledge to support the rights of youth in their workplaces and to avoid and affirmatively report violations of the law that result in unsafe or unlawful condit…
How to Protect Yourself From a Tailgating Accident
Key Takeaways: Gain an understanding of what the definition of a tailgating accident is and what can happen. Learn reasons why drivers tailgate and how they frequently cause accidents. Find out what to do if a driver is ta…
How Long Will a Personal Injury Claim Take in New York?
Key takeaways: New York personal injury lawsuits can take anywhere from months to years to fully resolve. The seriousness of your injuries and the required medical treatment often determine how long your case will take, wi…
HR Alert: Independent Contractor/Employee Final Rule Is Out!
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced their final rule, Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, to determine whether workers are employees or indepen…