Federal employees should prepare for more nimble and aggressive security clearance decision-making process
Changes to the federal government’s security clearance processes are on their way. Calling it the first major update in 50 years, the federal government currently is laying out…
THC you later: New York’s marijuana legislation may include plans to clear past convictions
You’re not ganja believe this. The past, low-level marijuana convictions of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers could go up in smoke once adult recreational marijuana is legal…
NYC employers: Are you prepared to comply with new lactation room requirements?
New York City employers should be ready to comply with new lactation laws, which are significantly stronger than current state and federal laws. The new laws go into effect March…
Instacart labor conflict affects local shoppers, reflects widespread issue
Megan Morris parks in the Wegmans lot in Johnson City from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to work as an on-demand shopper for Instacart, a grocery delivery service conducted through apps. She…
New Year’s checkup: Achieve your goals by knowing where your business stands
With each new year, we often re-examine ourselves — our health, our habits, our goals — and make resolutions for the upcoming year. Every business owner, entrepreneur, board…
Businesses obligated to protect consumer privacy and data protection in light of new regulations
It’s not business as usual anymore, at least when it comes to privacy and data protection. The way businesses worldwide collect, process and store the personal data of consumers…
Declaratory Judgment Actions Can Answer Legal Questions Before Litigation
Declaratory Judgment Actions Can Answer Legal Questions Before Litigation You hire a contractor to build an in-ground pool in your backyard. The contractor brings an excavator to…
Telecommuting and Employment Law
According to the 2017 State of Telecommuting in the U.S. Employee Workforce Report, nearly 4 million U.S. employees – almost 3 percent of the U.S. labor force – work from home…
Child Support Deviations: What They Are, What They Do and How Do You Get One
As many separating couples with children know, child support in New York is subject to a mathematical formula. But just because there is a formula to determine the amount of child…
Virtual Visitation Provides Supplemental Rights
A hypothetical scenario –A divorced couple develops a child custody plan where the non-custodial father has visitation with their three children every other weekend. The…