Employment
HR Alert: Employers Can Reclassify Exempt Employees, Even When Duties Still Qualify
Can employers reclassify an exempt employee as non-exempt even if the job duties haven’t changed? A new federal DOL opinion letter says yes. Here’s what employers and HR professionals need to know, especially in New York. …
HR Alert: FMLA Leave Covers Travel Time to Medical Appointments
Human resources professionals and management teams regularly field questions about intermittent FMLA leave, especially when medical appointments are involved. A new opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) pr…
HR Alert: Staying Safe & Best Practices from Your Lawyer
How to stay safe when interacting with law enforcement and how to de-escalate to protect yourself. Continue Reading HR Alert: Employers Can Reclassify Exempt Employees, Even When Duties Still Qualify
HR Alert: New York’s “Trapped At Work” Law
Effective December 19, 2025, a new law prohibits New York employers from trapping employees by obligating them to repay certain costs if they don’t remain employed for a defined period of time. The so-called Trapped …
HR Alert: NY Minimum Wage Increases Are Here to Stay
As we head into 2026, New York employers have another compliance task to keep on their radar. The State minimum wage has increased again, and businesses outside the five boroughs need to make sure they’re ready. The …
HR Alert: Responding to Harassment Complaints
A recent dispute between musicians that found its way to the intermediate federal appellate court that oversees New York, Connecticut, and Vermont – called the Second Circuit Court of Appeals – has highlighted …
HR Alert: EEOC Now at Full Strength
President Trump named Andrea Lucas to chair the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She has been acting chair since January, 2025. She was first nominated in 2020 to the EEOC during President Trump’s first tenur…
HR Alert: Complying with NY Sexual Harassment Training Laws
New York employers have clear legal obligations when it comes to sexual harassment prevention training. Both New York State and New York City require annual, interactive training for all employees. The goal is simple: buil…
HR Alert: DEI Training Spurs Discrimination Suit
In recent times, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become controversial, especially with the Trump Administration. But many businesses still incorporate these trainings to create an inclusive environm…
HR Alert: First Amendment in the Workplace
As a business owner or HR professional, you’re often torn between the needs of your employees and the needs your clients and customers. This challenging dynamic is made harder by the polarizing opinions many of us have abo…