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Articles by Allen A. Shoikhetbrod


Trump’s First 100 Days: Workplace Agencies Hamstrung by Firings

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — President Donald Trump’s firing spree that targeted officials at five independent workplace agencies has left three of them hobbled as…

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Trump’s Order Ending Union Contracts Ripe for Legal Challenge

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — The Trump administration’s attempt to leverage a little-used law covering national security-related workers in order to cancel union…

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What to Know About New York State’s Clean Slate Act

New York state’s Clean Slate Act (S7551A/A1029C) is now in effect, and it means that employers will not have access to certain job applicants’ or employees’ sealed criminal…

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Clear Terms, Conditions Key to Successful Employment Agreements

The foundation of successful employer-employee relationships is well-crafted employment agreements. These agreements are the starting point for defining rights, responsibilities,…

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What to Know About the Stages of Litigation

Litigation is the process of resolving legal disputes through the court system, progressing through several distinct stages that guide a case from inception to resolution. By…

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New York business leaders knock preparation time for paid breast milk breaks

State business leaders are concerned small employers will struggle to comply with a new state law that took effect Wednesday which mandates all breastfeeding workers receive…

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U.S. Government Agencies Remind Employees Not to Violate the Hatch Act

A political-themed flag was spotted on a New York Post Office flagpole over the weekend, hanging under an American flag and a POW/MIA flag. According to multiple news reports,…

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Supreme Court rules in favor of federal employee in furlough case

The Supreme Court has ruled federal courts can provide civil servants some latitude in the timing of their appeals of actions agencies take against them, deciding in favor of a…

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Three Key Employment Updates in New York State with Approval of 2024-2025 State Budget

On April 20, 2024, the 2024-2025 New York state budget was approved, ushering in many significant changes employers should take note of. While some of the initial proposals did…

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New York Court Ruling Holds No Private Right of Action for Pay Frequency Claims

Two recent events may mark the end of the “frequency-of-pay” litigation that has hit New York employers in recent years. First, in a massive victory for New York…

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