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Employee Leave in New York (Webinar Recap)

On October 17, 2024, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “Employee Leave in New York”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: FMLA and Paid Family Leave Workers’ Compensation & Disability Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation …

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New York Retail Worker

New York Retail Worker Safety Act Enacted

On September 5, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the New York Retail Worker Safety Act into law. The law introduces comprehensive measures aimed at reducing workplace violence in retail settings. Depending on the size of their workforce, employers in the retail industry will need to implement specific measures to comply with the new law. Covered …

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Model Freelancer Contract

NYS Model Freelancer Contract

New York State’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act took (FIFA) effect on August 28, 2024. As required by the Act, the New York State Department of Labor has developed a model freelancer contract. Although the model agreement meets the legal requirements, it has serious limitations. Accordingly, most hiring parties should consider modifying the model contract or …

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