Charter Schools

Today marks the fifth official observance of the International Day of Education. The theme for this year is “to invest in people, prioritize education.” On this day it’s important to remember the role of education in…

Recently, Governor Hochul signed into law the pay transparency bill, now known as Labor Law § 194-b, which takes effect on September 17, 2023. To whom does this law apply?  The law applies to any person or company that emp…

In November 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law which amends New York Labor Law section 215. The new law goes into effect on February 18, 2023. The amendment provides that employers may not punish o…

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 technical assistance today. It added information to clarify when COVID-19 may be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Ac…

As of November 16, 2022, both the House and the Senate have passed the Speak Out Act (“the Act”). This legislation now awaits President Biden’s signature. The White House has expressed its support of the Act, and we’…

The New York State Education Department (SED) is requiring schools with Native American mascots to replace their mascots, team names, and logos by the end of the 2022-2023 school year. The ruling from SED was sent to all N…

As the 2022 elections on November 8th approach, it’s time for employers to brush up on New York’s laws regarding voting and paid time off to vote. Although there isn’t a federal law ensuring paid time off for employee voti…

“That’s so gay.” “So, who wears the pants?” “I should just be a lesbian… that would make things easier.” “I’ve always wanted a gay best friend!” These are just a few of the microaggressions that members of the LGBTQ+ commu…

We preach diversity, equity, and inclusion. But how do we truly turn these words into action? It’s essential to practice what we preach for all diverse communities, including the LGBTQ+ community. Inclusion can be de…

Labor Law § 740, commonly referred to as New York’s Whistleblower Law, historically has provided protection to employees who report their employer’s unsafe practices. Generally, employers are prohibited from ta…