“Car Drop Off Line? No. Parking Lot? Yes!” Yet another summer has come to a screeching halt before any of us were really ready for it to go. It’s still been nearly 90 degrees out, sun blazing. But it’s September, and those glossy floors that the custodians so carefully cleaned and waxed are now […]
In the last post I explained that New York had passed some pretty significant rules aimed at curbing the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace. The paragraphs that follow give a summary of five of the most significant changes included in the reform package and hopefully provide some guidance for employers looking […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace is not a new phenomenon. It has risen to the forefront of public consciousness many times. At least since the infamous Clearance Thomas Supreme Court confirmation hearings in 1992, the general public has been well aware of the problem. Recent revelations about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein along with a cavalcade […]
It is often said that Delaware is one of the best states in the nation for business incorporation. This thought process stems from several factors including tax benefits, flexibility of law, and longevity and consistency in legislation and court decisions. However, small businesses doing business primarily in New York are unlikely to realize these benefits, […]
Today, federal, state and even local agencies in New York enforce environmental laws and regulations designed to help keep the environment clean. Companies find it makes good business sense to have sound environmental practices. There is a culture of environmental awareness and recognition that we should be protective of the environment. It wasn’t that long […]
You’re working in your office when suddenly one of your employees is at your door: there are a couple of agents from the NYS Department of Conservation at your facility, here to conduct an inspection because the agency received a complaint about your business. What should you do? What can you do? If you manage […]
Becoming a Minority or Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in New York State has a number of benefits. Certification improves access to state contracting opportunities, promotes business development among MWBE certified companies, and offers many educational and training opportunities. Unfortunately, one can’t just declare their company a women or minority owned business. There are qualifications […]
On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, the US Labor Department issued its final rule on overtime compensation, significantly raising the threshold over which certain salaried workers will become eligible for time-and-a-half wages for overtime. This rule change is connected to the Fair Labor Standards Act and was instigated by President Obama in 2014. It sets the […]