Compliance
HR Alert: Former Felons & Hiring in New York
Anywhere in New York State, employers with 10 or more employees aren’t allowed to automatically reject job applicants solely because they’ve been convicted of a crime. As we’ve said before, employers must evalu…
Higher Education Law in New York
Recently, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law which is now NY Educ Law § 6436-a, and it requires Title VI coordinators on every college campus across the State. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is…
NY Corporations & The Biennial Statement
As an owner of a corporation, there is a lot to remember. We’re here to make that a little bit easier. Today, we want to tell you about filing a Biennial Statement. What’s a Biennial Statement? It’s a simple …
HR Alert: NYS Discrimination Laws
Our firm has had several blogs about federal and New York State laws prohibiting discrimination in the workplace. While federal and state laws are very important, local city codes are also important for employers to be awa…
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’s Public School Cell Phone Ban
New York just banned student cell phone use during the school day. Here’s what educators – and parents – need to know, and how schools can turn policy into opportunity. New York recently passed a law aimed at c…
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…