Sexual harassment is a hot topic in the media these days. Frankly, it’s hot in more than one sense. In the “hot potato” sense, in that no one really wants to touch it. But also in terms of these definitions of “hot” from Merriam-Webster: “of intense and immediate interest” and “marked by violence or fierceness.” … Read more
Do you know how often you must pay your employees? Federal law does not directly address this issue for most employers. But state laws often do. This post describes the most prevalent New York pay frequency requirements for private employers. New York’s payday laws do not apply to most public (governmental) employers. Many public employees … Read more
On October 23, 2017, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo extended the Clean Indoor Air Act to prohibit vaping, the use of electronic cigarettes, in most indoor public places. The New York vaping ban covers the same places as the state’s restrictions on public smoking of traditional cigarettes. This includes bars, restaurants, and workplaces, among others. … Read more