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Allowing Employees to Telecommute

By: Christine Malafi, Esq. email

Posted: April 22nd, 2016

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    In today’s workplace, a great percentage of employees will request the ability to work from home for one […]

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To Protect Employees, New York State Mandates Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Commercial Buildings

By: Arthur Yermash, Esq. email

Posted: March 23rd, 2016

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A carbon monoxide detector could have prevented the tragic death in February 2014 of Steven Nelson, an employee at Legal […]

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Does the Term “Work-for-Hire” Really Mean Anything in Software Development Contracts?

Posted: March 21st, 2016

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The term “work-for-hire” is found in many software development contracts, but it is one of most misused phrases.  Typically, companies […]

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Little-Known Payroll Avoidance Loopholes Eliminated in New York

By: Arthur Yermash, Esq. email

Posted: February 22nd, 2016

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New York business owners, take note: loopholes offering the potential to avoid personal liability for unpaid wages to employees have […]

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Holiday Party Guide for Employers

By: Christine Malafi, Esq. email

Posted: December 7th, 2015

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It’s that time of the year again! Many employers are hosting holiday parties, where employees, and sometimes clients and customers […]

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Client Advisory: NYC’s “Ban the Box” Legislation Now in Effect

By: Arthur Yermash, Esq. email

Posted: November 20th, 2015

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Joining state and local jurisdictions across the country, New York City has enacted a “Ban the Box” law that limits […]

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When It Comes to Your Employees, Stop Complaining and Start Training

By: Joe Campolo, Esq. email

Posted: September 9th, 2015

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Much of the griping I hear from other business owners is about how the work effort of their employees is […]

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When is a Volunteer Intern Entitled to be Paid?

By: Christine Malafi, Esq. email

Posted: July 15th, 2015

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Last year, I discussed circumstances under which a volunteer may be considered an employee for the purposes of the Fair […]

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United States Supreme Court Rules on the Accommodation of Pregnant Workers

By: Christine Malafi, Esq. email

Posted: May 20th, 2015

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Last year, I wrote about the then-new pregnancy guidelines issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), under the Pregnancy […]

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