This post is part of a new series that specifically discusses employment law issues for startups and small businesses operating in New York State and New York City. It’s been almost ten years since the Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) took effect in the State of New York, but many employers still don’t provide the … Read more

Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which was signed into law on March 11, 2021, employers must provide a 100% subsidy to eligible employees to cover their COBRA premiums between April 1 and September 30 of this year.  Employers will pay the full cost of the premiums and then obtain reimbursement through … Read more

This post is part of a new series that specifically discusses employment law issues for startups and small businesses operating in New York State and New York City. The hiring process is fraught with liability risks for the unassuming employer.  Certain inquiries and requirements are flat out no-no’s.  With protections increasing for job applicants, it’s … Read more

This post is part of a new series that specifically discusses employment law issues for startups and small businesses operating in New York State and New York City. The hiring process is fraught with liability risks for the unassuming employer.  Certain inquiries and requirements are flat out no-no’s.  With protections increasing for job applicants, it’s … Read more

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many employers to embrace the concept of remote work where they might not otherwise have done so before.  Many of those employers are now converts, abandoning or downsizing their brick-and-mortar office space in exchange for more remote workers. The appeal is not surprising.  Remote work provides a means by which … Read more

Employers who want to recruit for a more diverse workforce must do so carefully and in a manner that does not run afoul of the law. For example, an employer cannot agree to only interview candidates with certain characteristics, such as transgender and gender non-conforming people.  Nor can it advertise that “only transgender and gender … Read more

This year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, registered New York voters can vote three ways: By absentee ballot, In-person early voting (there are nine days of early voting beginning October 24, 2020 and ending November 1, 2020), or In-person voting on Election Day, November 3, 2020. Poll sites are open 6 am to 9 … Read more

On January 21, 2020, Governor Murphy amended the NJ WARN Act to require employers to provide severance pay to employees affected by mass layoffs.  The amendment was originally to take effect on July 19, 2020, but as a result of stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the amendment will take effect on September 7, … Read more

There may come a time where your business needs to reduce employee compensation in an effort to stay in business.  Below are five important considerations before doing so: Consider making cuts across the board, as opposed to only select employees or jobs. In the latter scenario, you run the risk of exposing your business to … Read more

With NYC entering Phase 2 on Monday, June 22, NYC offices intending on re-opening should ensure that they comply with the safety and health requirements set forth by the State of New York.  No NYC office-based work activities can operate without meeting the minimum State standards, as well as any applicable federal requirements, such as … Read more