As an employment lawyer, I spend much of my time communicating with excellent human resources professionals. HR compliance is an underappreciated function in many organizations, though not necessarily by choice. Here are some general observations on how companies can struggle with their human resources practices and when hiring a dedicated HR professional for your growing … Read more
On March 20, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order that outlined New York’s 10-point Policy enacted to Assure Uniform Safety for Everyone (PAUSE). Among other things, the PAUSE order closed non-essential businesses and encouraged the residents of New York to stay at home. Some “essential businesses” could continue operating under social distancing rules, … Read more
On February 26, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published its final rule on a new joint employer standard. The new rule will take effect beginning April 27, 2020. NLRB Chair John Ring proclaimed, “This final rule gives our joint-employer standard the clarity, stability, and predictability that is essential to any successful labor-management relationship … Read more