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Arbitration Over Litigation; Why Employers Prefer It & Why You Should Be Wary

By suzen Pettit | February 17, 2025

Most employment agreements contain provisions which require all disputes arising out of  your employment to be resolved through arbitration: (Arbitration: a way to resolve a dispute outside of court. It’s an alternative to […]

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Finally! The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is Here to Help Employees

By suzen Pettit | July 7, 2024

The long-overdue federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), enacted in June 2023, requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing […]

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Is Your Special Needs Child’s Education Being Served by the Special Needs Laws?

By suzen Pettit | March 15, 2024

There is a federal law that protects children who have special needs in education.  The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (“IDEA”) requires school districts to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with […]

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Employers: Know the Differences Between the New York and Federal FMLA Guidelines

By suzen Pettit | January 17, 2024

As an employer, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of the laws that govern employee leave, specifically those related to family and medical situations. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) at […]

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Does the New York’s New Non-Compete Law Limit or Eliminate Non-Compete Agreements?

By suzen Pettit | December 11, 2023

Recent legislation in New York has significantly changed the law on non-compete agreements. Bill 3100, which creates a new section in the New York State Labor Law, prohibits employers and employees from entering into […]

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THE FAIR CHANCE ACT; New York City’s Attempt to give those convicted of crimes a chance to get back to work

By Joe Carbonaro | August 16, 2023

By: Joseph W. Carbonaro, Esq. & H. Geoffrey Langner –1 On July 29, 2015, New York City enacted a law that prevents employers from asking job applicants in the initial hiring stage if […]

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Employment at Will: When Is It Legal To Be Fired In NY?

By Katherine Pilgrim | March 9, 2023

There are many situations in which a termination can be unlawful, but the place you should always start is that in New York State, an employee can be fired for any reason or […]

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Are Ghost Guns Legal in New York State?

By suzen Pettit | December 21, 2022

‘Ghost guns’ are seemingly flooding the country, being used in all sorts of horrible crimes from drug dealing to murder to robbery. The ghost gun earned its name because it bears no serial […]

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Is the New NYC Employment Law Targeting the Use of AI in Hiring a Good Thing?

By suzen Pettit | March 11, 2022

New York City has enacted a law to prevent discrimination against people by robots, which is to take effect Jan. 2, 2023.  The City Council has enacted a law to prevent bias by […]

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New York and LA Big Law Firms Sell Out By Representing Russian Banks: Shame On Them

By Joe Carbonaro | March 8, 2022

From the Desk of Joe Carbonaro Some big Law firms in New York and LA have sold out again, this time agreeing to represent Russian interests in this time of global crises.  In […]

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Employers: Know the Differences Between the New York and Federal FMLA Guidelines

January 17, 2024 By suzen Pettit

Does the New York’s New Non-Compete Law Limit or Eliminate Non-Compete Agreements?

December 11, 2023 By suzen Pettit

THE FAIR CHANCE ACT; New York City’s Attempt to give those convicted of crimes a chance to get back to work

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