Second Circuit Ruling Opens the Federal Courthouse to Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claims
The debate over whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects against sexual orientation discrimination took another turn on February 26, 2018. The United States…
Proposed ADA Amendment Gives Employers Time to Respond
Let’s say a company hires a wheelchair-bound employee. The building is equipped with a ramp to the front door and an elevator. However, there is no handicap-accessible bathroom…
Paid Family Leave: What Is It, and How Does It Apply to You?
Undoubtedly, you’ve heard by now about New York’s new Paid Family Leave Law. Who does this new law apply to, and what does it do for you? Paid Family Leave is for any employee…
Give Your Business a Check-Up for the New Year
The beginning of a new year is the right time for business owners to assess where they are, where they want to go and what they need to do to get there. By taking a proactive…
Veterans: Know Your USERRA Rights
When a school district informs parents that their children are having trouble at school – whether it’s lack of focus, paying attention or having behavioral issues in the…