New York Employers Must Give Employees 3 Hours Paid Leave to Vote on Election Day
Employees allowed up to three hours of paid leave to go to the polls on Election Day.
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Category: Columns
Rockland County voices from our editors and guest columnists
Startups Should Oil Their Wheels Before Branding Themselves
Truth is, there are situations where you may not need the powers of branding to help your company grow. One of those situations is the startup phase of building your business.
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New York Employers Cannot Ask Job Applicants About Their Past Salaries
On July 10, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill that amends New York Labor Law to include a prohibition on employers making wage or salary history inquiries.
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Firing An Employee? Put It In Writing
New York State has long required employers to provide written notice to employees who leave the company – regardless of the reason. In the three decades since this has been required, we have found most New York employers don’t even realize this requirement exists. Here’s what you need to know.
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Buckle Up For A Bumpy Social Media Platform Ride
We don’t love change, let’s be honest. But change is de rigueur on social media platforms so buckle up and prepare for the ride.
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Minimum Wage To Rise Again In New York — Are You Ready?
As part of the 2016-17 State Budget, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation enacting a statewide $15 minimum wage plan that will increase earnings of an estimated 2.1 million New Yorkers, in all industries across the state.
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Retailers Face Tough Decisions As China Tariff Pressures Mount
Almost all retailers are now feeling the pinch across their product lines. And, amid fears that what began as a temporary negotiating tool by the U.S. may become standard operating procedure in long-term trans-Pacific trade.
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Crowdfunding Your Way Into Real Estate Investment
The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act created an exemption under the federal securities laws so that crowdfunding can be used to raise equity capital from the general public.
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FHA Makes Financing More Accessible For Condo Owners
The Federal Housing Administration will now allow individual unit approval and is taking other steps to loosen requirements that make these properties eligible for FHA financing.
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IRS Ruling Props Up HSAs
With the recent passage by the Department of Treasury, we are now addressing this population of employees. This ruling will cover medication and testing, below the deductible, for chronic illness which includes diabetes, asthma, depression and heart failure.
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