As a result of legislation signed by NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo on July 10, 2019, New …

NYS Employers Must Remove Salary History Questions from Job Applications and Interviews in Business and at Work Read more →

As I continue to conduct the NYS-Mandated Annual Sexual Harassment Training for employees and their managers, …

Your Board of Directors Should Attend Your Annual NYS Mandated Sexual Harassment Prevention Training in Business and at Work Read more →

Another typical compliance error that I find on employers’ job applications (and during  job applicant interviews) …

Questioning Job Candidates’ Marital Status is Not Compliant in Business and at Work Read more →

Pop Quiz – which is more cost-effective? Providing a chair to a hotel front desk employee …

A Chair is a Reasonable ADA Accommodation in Business and at Work Read more →

My husband and I had the unpleasant experience of sitting in the audience of an entertainment …

No Smoking AND No Vaping is NYS Law in Business and at Work Read more →

Conducting workplace investigations, particularly in response to an employee harassment complaint, involves deep and broad workplace …

Avoid Investigating Yourself in Business and at Work Read more →

Another key consideration for employers managing their seasonal workers hired for the summer—aside from utilizing the …

Seasonal / Temporary Employees Can’t Be Paid as 1099 Independent Contractors in Business and at Work Read more →

As employers begin to hire seasonal employees for the upcoming summer vacation season, they can provide …

NYS Employers Hiring Seasonal Employees Can Include NY Paid Family Leave Waiver / Opt Out Form in Business and at Work Read more →

Another typical compliance error that I find on employers’ job applications is this question: Are you …

Questioning Job Candidates’ Citizenship is not Compliant in Business and at Work Read more →

As part of the 2019 New York state budget process; effective April 1, 2019, paid NYS …

NYS Paid Voting Leave is Now 3 Hours: Update Employee Handbooks & Postings in Business and at Work Read more →