Simply put, political affiliation is a protected class from discrimination in NYS. A real-life example of …

In NYS, Political Harassment is Discrimination in Business and at Work Read more →

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 →

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 →

For a number of years, I’ve advised clients who want an organization dress code for employees …

Is Your Organization’s Dress Code Free From Sex Stereotyping in Business and at Work? Read more →

As we all gradually return from our respective holiday respites, I heard from a trusted HR …

Check the Math on the 2019 Upstate NYS Minimum Exempt Salary Level in Business and at Work Read more →

When I conduct NYS-Mandated Sexual and Other Harassment Prevention Training for construction and manufacturing clients, my …

Harassment Prevention Training is Employee Safety Training in Business and at Work Read more →

In the great state of New York, employers must educate and support (quoting § 3-110 of NYS …

NYS Employers: Reminder to Provide Employees Paid Time Off to Vote (If Requested 2 Working Days Before Election Day) in Business and at Work Read more →

Last week, I had the privilege of delivering the annual NYS Sexual and Other Harassment Prevention …

Try “Thank You” Instead of “I’m Sorry” to Build Success in Business and at Work Read more →

In the rush to implement the new NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention requirements for employers as of …

Each New Hire Should Receive the New NYS-Mandated Sexual Harassment Documents in Business and at Work Read more →