by Regina Sarkis | Jul 12, 2021 | Employment Law
On Friday, July 9, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order that would overstep the legislative branch and directly ask the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) to create a new rule that would limit the use of non-competes nationwide. One of the main purposes...
by Regina Sarkis | Jun 28, 2021 | Evictions
The eviction moratorium in New York State was again continued by Governor Cuomo last week. I previously wrote an article about New York State’s COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 (“The Act”) (S.9114/A.11181) that prevents residential...
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...
