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HR Alert: My Employee Trashed Our Company on Facebook, What Can I Do?
You’re a good employer and a responsible business, and you always put your employees first. But that doesn’t necessarily mean your employees will see it that way, especially when a poor performer has a bad outcome or gets…
HR Alert: How the ADA Can Snag Your Marketing Team
While perhaps not purely a human resources issue, we know our HR professional clients and business owners have become well acquainted with the federal law known as the ADA, which is short for the Americans with Disabilitie…
2023 International Day of Education
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…
HR Alert: NY Pay Transparency Effective September 2023
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…
HR Alert: Don’t Retaliate for Lawful Absences
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…
HR Alert: COVID-19 Disability Info
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…
HR Alert: Effect In The Workplace Of The Speak Out Act
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’…
NY SED Issues Ruling on the Use of Native American Mascots.
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…
HR Alert Election Day is Coming
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…
HR Alert: Microagressions… They’re Not So Micro!
“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…