Business
HR Alert: PAID is Back
On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released new guidelines under the Payroll Audit Independent Determination program (PAID). Allegedly, PAID is designed to help employers avoid costly litigation by self-r…
HR Alert: Is Business Casual the New Norm?
The COVID-19 pandemic changed our business world in many ways. One of the changes is a greater acceptance of business casual dress codes. During the pandemic, employers advertised casual dress codes to attract candidates f…
HR Alert: Disability Discrimination & Retaliation Claims
For employers, disability discrimination lawsuits often can be tricky to navigate. Today we’re providing some context around the legal standards involved with disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuits as wel…
HR Alert: Update on Pay Transparency
Remember that Pay Transparency Law we previously discussed? As of now there’s still no regulation to provide clarity. The regulations that had been proposed expired without being finalized. We’ll explain how this hap…
New York Credit Card Fees
Credit card fees are a tough burden for both businesses and consumers. For New York small businesses, every dollar counts. Yet the fees for accepting credit cards can choke a business. In 2024, New York updated its restric…
HR Alert: What Employers Need to Know about Sick Leave in New York
As business owners and managers, we’re certain you’re familiar with Labor Law § 196-b which governs which companies have to provide unpaid and/or paid time off for sick workers, called New York Paid Sick Leave (PSL)….
HR Alert: COVID Sick Leave Sunsets in July
We all know about New York’s paid COVID pandemic leave. New York employers have had to comply with this law for about five years now. As of July 31, 2025, New York paid COVID leave expires. And it’s about time….
HR Alert: NIH Directive Struck Down As Unlawful
In a scathing ruling from the bench today, United States District Judge William G. Young of Massachusetts struck down a directive from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) terminating billions in federal research grants…
HR Alert: More on DEI “Discrimination”
The Trump Administration remains focused on what it calls illegal diversity, equity, inclusion practices. As a result, the EEOC and federal Department of Justice this spring released two technical assistance documents. We&…
HR Alert: Inclusion Isn’t a Trend – It’s Smart Business
Every June, we see rainbows appear on company logos and social media feeds. But if we’re honest, Pride Month shouldn’t just be a marketing campaign or a once-a-year event. For companies that are serious about growth, reten…