Many companies don’t think about how important a departing employee’s computer could be. Well, they may recognize the computer as being valuable itself. That is, as equipment to hand over to another employee. But the information on the computer could be worth even more. Especially if the employee causes trouble or otherwise ends up in … Read more
On January 23, 2019, I presented a complimentary webinar called “Don’t Forget to WARN.” 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: New York and Federal WARN Acts Plant Closings vs. Mass Layoffs Notice Timing, Contents, and Recipients … Read more
Since a 2014 reform to New York State’s Unemployment Insurance System, employees are generally not eligible to receive both severance pay and unemployment insurance at the same time. However, there are exceptions and nuances to this rule. As a result, employers sometimes have options that can affect their former employees’ receipt of New York unemployment … Read more