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
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with mental disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Leaves of absence often qualify as a reasonable accommodation. This includes allowing employees to use either accrued paid leave or unpaid mental health leave to … Read more
On October 2, 2018, I presented a complimentary webinar called “NY Sexual Harassment.” 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 Laws Affecting All Employers Sexual Harassment Policies Mandatory Training Programs Every New York employer … Read more