Court Expands Paid Military Leave Rights for Federal Employees; How to File
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has significantly expanded the rights of federal employees who also serve in the military reserves. In…
2 Takeaways As Justices Freeze Labor Officials’ Returns
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Law360) — The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to endorse a freeze on the reinstatements of two fired labor officials bodes poorly for precedent…
Lawsuit challenges Hochul order barring former COs from public work. More could come
BUFFALO, NY (Spectrum News 1) — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an emergency executive order Monday barring state agencies from hiring individuals formerly employed by the state…
NY prison staff on medical leave ordered to return to work amid ongoing strike
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Tension between New York correction officers and the state remains high as the officer prison strike stretches into its second week. Correction officers…
Animal abuse registry created in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, NY (WTEN) — Before adopting or buying a pet in Columbia County, shelters and pet stores now have to check a new animal abuse registry. Holding animal…
Goldman Sachs to Pay $215 Million to Settle Gender Bias Claims
Goldman Sachs, a global investment bank headquartered in New York City, recently settled a class-action lawsuit over gender pay discrimination for $215 million. It’s one…
Times Union Names Tully Rinckey PLLC a Winner of the Capital District Top Workplaces 2023 Award
Albany, New York, April 21, 2023 – Tully Rinckey PLLC has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Times Union Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee…
Law firm headquartered in Albany credits big growth here to military focus
Tully Rinckey PLLC will mark its 20th anniversary in 2023, and there’s a lot to celebrate. The full-service law firm saw a lot of growth in certain practice areas, like labor…
Niskayuna woman wins lawsuit against Twitter
NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A Niskayuna woman scored a major victory against a social media giant late last week. The State Supreme Court ruled that 21-year-old Caroline McGraw…
Biden: Onsite Contractors Must Attest to Vaccine Status or Be Subject to Restrictions
President Biden announced on Thursday that onsite federal contractors, as well as federal employees, must attest to their coronavirus vaccination status or be subject to…