St. Clare’s pensioners win $54M in court, but when will they see the money?
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A jury verdict awarding $54 million to former St. Clare’s Hospital employees marked a major legal victory Friday — but questions now loom over…
Here’s What the ‘One Big Beautiful’ Bill Means for Employees and Employers
Whether you work for the federal government or whether you work for a private employer, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) will likely impact you. If you are an employer, the…
Can your employer fire you for inflammatory social media posts? Employment lawyer weighs in
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — In the days following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, several people in the Rochester area have faced disciplinary actions from their jobs for…
NYS Dept. of Corrections & Community Supervision declares strikes over
ALBANY, NY (CNY Central) — The New York State Department of Corrections & Community Supervision has declared the strikes at correctional facilities over. Commissioner…
Push back against state deal among striking Coxsackie COs
COXSACKIE, NY (WTEN) — An end may be in sight for the prison strike taking place across New York State. After four days of negotiations between a representative for the…
Corrections officers’ strike enters 10th day amid continued legal battles, mediation talks
ROCHESTER, NY (WHAM) — The strike by correction officers across New York has reached its 10th day, with ongoing mediation talks between the state and the union representing…
Federal government sues over Green Light Law
ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi, is suing New York State officials over the state’s Green Light Law. “New York has chosen to prioritize illegal…
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…