Category: Advocacy for Businesses

“No-fault” and similar attendance policies typically assign points or demerits against a worker’s attendance record for absences. When drafted properly, these policies provide exemptions for

In an effort to combat gender and racial wage gaps, both New York City and Westchester have passed similar pay transparency laws, becoming effective in

In the fight against Covid-19, many businesses have begun to mandate vaccinations for their employees. In fact, President Biden has urged employers to do so. 

In August 2021, all private employers with worksites in New York State were required to establish an airborne infectious disease exposure prevention plan in accordance

As discussed in my earlier posts, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO” Act) in May 2021. 

In May, Governor Cuomo signed into law the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (the “HERO Act”). At the time of passage, Governor Cuomo

Earlier this month, Governor Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (the “HERO Act”) into law, amending the New York Labor Law. 

The New York Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (the “Cannabis Law”) has legalized the adult use and possession of recreational marijuana products. The Cannabis Law

Trying to follow the sick leave law requirements of federal, state and local law can make a person dizzy! When an employee calls out sick

Employees who work more than forty hours per week are entitled to overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times their regular rate of pay