Entries tagged: labor employment

This month, Governor Hochul announced that the Commissioner of Health has designated COVID-19 as a “highly contagious communicable disease that […]

On September 9, President Biden announced his six-part plan to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and Delta variant. Among these six […]

As the pandemic continues on, New Yorkers may not be surprised to learn that a new law has been passed […]

Whether a worker is classified as an employee or independent contractor is not just legal jargon: the distinction has real […]

With the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York State, employers and employees alike might be wondering to what extent […]

Many people believe that the First Amendment grants them the right of unrestricted free speech, including on social media. But […]

Pursuant to new legislation signed into law on March 12, New York employees are now entitled to paid time off […]

As of May 28, 2021, the EEOC has released updated guidance. Visit our updated article here. Since the first vaccines […]

It is that time of the year again. 2021 is nearly here and New York State has once again increased […]