by Regina Sarkis | Jun 11, 2021 | Employment Law
Most people already know that in New York State an employee works on an “at-will” basis, which means employees can be terminated for virtually any reason that is not considered discriminatory under state and federal laws. What are the Laws that Protect...
by Regina Sarkis | May 21, 2021 | Cannabis Industry
Many people ask how to start a cannabis business in New York State, now that recreational marijuana (“cannabis”) is legal under the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (“the Act”). The Act was recently passed in New York State on March 31, 2021, under bill S854A...
by Regina Sarkis | May 9, 2021 | Employment Law
One of the most common employment related questions asked is whether an employer must pay its employees for accrued, unused paid time off (“PTO”) or vacation time in New York State, regardless of whether the employee resigns, provides notice, or is terminated. The...
by Regina Sarkis | Apr 27, 2021 | COVID-19
Most of us know that the United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) did not fully approve the use of the COVID-19 vaccines. Such vaccines are only approved for emergency use at this time. Colleges and universities already mandate that students receive certain...
by Regina Sarkis | Apr 18, 2021 | Evictions
New York State’s COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 (“The Act”) (S.9114/A.11181) prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
