by Regina Sarkis | Feb 28, 2022 | Business Compliance, Employment Law, Retaliation
Labor Law Section 740 is most commonly referred to as New York’s Whistleblower Law. New York State recently amended its Whistleblower Law to further protect employees from retaliation and make it easier to file claims against employers. The New York State Department...
by Regina Sarkis | Feb 1, 2022 | Business Compliance, Employee Benefits, Employment Law
Both employees and employers alike seem to be unaware of the New York State Sick Leave Law (“NYSSLL”) or that the New York State Department of Labor (“DOL”) adopted final regulations effective December 21, 2021. The DOL regulations clarified some of the many...
by Regina Sarkis | Dec 31, 2021 | Business Compliance, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law
It is equally important for an employer and an employee to know and understand the definition of employment discrimination and the process for filing and defending such claims for discrimination. Below is an outline of state and federal laws as well as the agencies...
by Regina Sarkis | Dec 16, 2021 | Business Compliance, COVID-19, Employment Law
Recently, on December 10, 2021, New York State’s Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new mask requirement to wear masks in all indoor public places unless such businesses or venues implement a mandatory vaccine requirement as a prerequisite. This new requirement...
by Regina Sarkis | Nov 30, 2021 | Business Compliance, COVID-19, Employment Law
New York State recently updated several employment related laws that will impact almost everyone. Below is just a snapshot of some of the recent changes for the year 2022. Notice Requirement for Employee Electronic Monitoring Employees are now entitled to some...
