Lawyer breaks down what New York’s prenatal leave means for employees and employers
SYRACUSE, NY (CNY Central) — On Jan. 1, New York’s Paid Parental Leave law took effect. It provides employees with 20 hours of paid leave time per year to be used for…
NY: Paid leave for prenatal appointments
ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — On January 1, pregnant employees can receive 20 hours of paid leave for prenatal doctors’ appointments. “That means that if you’re someone who is…
New NYS laws in the workplace in 2025
ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — From an increase in benefits to more protections against discrimination in the workplace, the year 2025 will bring some changes for employees in New York…
Legal battle looms as Cicero Supervisor refuses to step down despite allegations
CICERO, NY (CNY Central) — At the Cicero Town Hall, it’s not the town business that has the community buzzing, but instead allegations of sexual harassment against the…
Attorney reacts to former athletic director’s lawsuit against Albany Academies
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — CBS6 has continuing coverage of a lawsuit filed by the former athletics director for girls’ programs at the Albany Academies, who says she was…
Transgender woman sues local Hooters for discrimination
COLONIE, NY (WTEN) — The Hooters on Wolf Road has drawn protestors twice in recent weeks. A local transgender woman is suing the franchise for discrimination. NEWS10 has…
8th Circuit Appeal Could Weaken Key Defense in Disability Bias Cases, Employment Lawyers Say
ST. LOUIS, MO (Law.com) — The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit will hear a case this week that could weaken a key defense that employers turn to in…
New York State Dept. of Labor reviewing sudden closure of Crowne Plaza in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, NY (CNY Central) — The sudden closure of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Syracuse left more than 100 people out of work with no warning; the New York State Department of…
The Impact of FTC Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
The days of non-compete agreements are over after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule earlier this month. The agency said it will promote competition and lead…
Legal limbo for NY’s pay frequency law
New York’s pay frequency law requires manual workers get paid weekly, but the implementation of this requirement is the subject of various legal challenges, according to Jared…