Employment
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…
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…
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…