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Biden’s Non-compete Executive Order Impacts New York’s Workforce.
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...
New York State Eviction Moratorium Delayed Again
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...
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...
Are Employees Paid 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 New York Colleges Mandate 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 May Seek Money Damages Regardless of New York State Eviction Moratorium
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 purpose...
New York State’s Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Use Impacts 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...
