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…
13,000 troops removed under ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ can now have discharge papers reviewed
NORFOLK, VA (WVEC) — The Defense Department’s old Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy barring openly gay, lesbian or bisexual people from military service was…
Trump sentenced in hush money case, won’t face jail time
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nexstar Media Group) — President-elect Donald Trump won’t face prison time, probation or a fine, but he will take office as the first U.S. President with…
Albany man charged after 3D printed guns discovery raises legal concerns
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — An Albany man faces multiple felony charges found with 3D printed guns, hundreds of parts, and 3D printers, CBS6 is looking into the laws surrounding…
TikTok Users Are Heading To RedNote – But The App Has Similar Issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Forbes) — With an impending ban of TikTok looming, many users of the popular video-sharing app are heading to alternative platforms. That has included…
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…
Trump to be sentenced Friday in hush money case
WASHINGTON, D.C. (LiveNOW from FOX) — Faced with the never-before-seen dilemma of how, when or even whether to sentence a former and future U.S. president, the judge in…
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…
NY court precedent over reported road conditions
ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — A New York State Court of Appeals ruling could have sweeping impacts across the state when it comes to liability for potholes and bumps in the road. It…
‘Big Change’: NY Lawyers Eye Upcoming Employer Mandate to Provide Paid Leave for Prenatal Care
ALBANY, NY (New York Law Journal) — New York’s first-in-the-nation prenatal paid family leave law takes effect as the ball drops in Times Square on Jan. 1, requiring…