by Regina Sarkis | Aug 16, 2021 | Business Compliance, Employment Law
Having employees, even as a small business owner, can be complicated. Many employers, especially small business owners, are not aware of the complex state requirements surrounding employee recordkeeping, wage and payroll compliance. Under the New York State Labor Law,...
by Regina Sarkis | Jul 27, 2021 | COVID-19, Employment Law
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the workplace worldwide when employers were faced with how to keep the lights on if employees were not allowed to physically be in the office. Employees who “work from home” or “work remotely” became the new normal. Now that the pandemic...
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 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 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 | Mar 31, 2021 | Cannabis Industry, Employment Law
The New York State legislature and Governor Cuomo passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act under Senate Bill S854A on March 31, 2021 to legalize recreational use of marijuana, amongst a laundry list of regulations. The new law establishes a new Office of...
