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Can an Employee be Fired While on Leave for Disability?
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 Employees with...
Starting a Cannabis Business in New York
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...
Do Employers Have to Pay Employees for Unused Vacation Time in New York State?
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...
Should Colleges and Universities in New York State Mandate Students Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine?
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...
Landlords Should Seek Money Awards for Nonpayment of Rent Regardless of the CDC’s Extension to the Moratorium on 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...
New York State Legalizes Recreational Use of Marijuana Which Will Likely Impact the Workplace
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...
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