Compliance
The MWBE Series – #5 Independence
We’re back with our guide to gaining or recertifying your MWBE status in New York State. We’ve previously talked about the ownership requirement, the operation requirement, and the control requirement. Today, we’ll be talk…
The MWBE Series – #4 Control
Welcome to the fourth post in our MWBE series. We’ve already covered some of the certification criteria – we’ve discussed ownership and operations so far this month. Today, we’ll be discussing the next cr…
Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities
Voting is a fundamental right to which every American citizen is entitled, but for much of history, many individuals with disabilities were excluded from voting because of prejudicial assumptions about their capabilities o…
The MWBE Series – #3 Operations
Today, we’re continuing to look at a practical, do-able approach to gaining – or recertifying – your MWBE status in New York State. That’s minority and/or woman business enterprise status. We’…
HR Alert: Emerging Accommodation Challenges
As we’ve reported before, the EEOC is the federal agency that reviews, addresses and sometimes litigates employment discrimination and sexual harassment claims under Title VII. There’s a new EEOC announcement about its lit…
HR Alert: Voting Leave for NY Employees
Election Day this year is November 5, 2024. With the date rapidly approaching, it’s time to ensure that you’re complying with New York’s law requiring employers to provide employees with paid time off to vote. What Kind of…
HR Alert: Your Employee Wants More Sick Leave. Now What?
We think you should know about a new EEOC press release about a company’s alleged refusal to accommodate employees returning from FMLA. Even though the events occurred in Michigan, the EEOC oversees federal law across the …
HR Alert: The Freelance Isn’t Free Law Now in Effect
As you probably know, at the end of last year, Governor Hochul signed into law the Freelance Isn’t Free Act. The law went into effect on August 28, 2024. When we first blogged about it, way back in 2023, the law was schedu…
HR Alert: Harassment Outside the Workplace
I’m sure we all know that inappropriate conduct within the workplace can constitute sexual harassment – and New York’s Department of Labor is adamant about supporting workers – but what about behavior tha…
HR Alert: Guide for Supporting Transgender Employees
With our ever changing society, identities and the associated standards are constantly developing. Transgender and non-gender conforming workers are becoming more common, and new laws are being created to protect them. As …