Labor Days
Wishing for a Lawsuit Free Holiday Party
The holiday season is in full swing, and you have likely already planned the office holiday party. Although there are is no way to completely eliminate the risks associated with hosting a holiday party, the suggestions…
I’m Not Persuaded: The DOL’s New “Persuader” Rule Close to Implementation
Law firms are often retained by employers facing the fast-paced, distracting, emotionally charged experience of unionization efforts. Part of the union organizing process is legal in nature, and part feels more like…
New York Employers Should Be Aware of Laws Protecting Employees Who Are Victims of Domestic Violence
This article, reporting on a significant settlement of a claim of wrongful termination of an employee who was a victim of domestic violence, should serve as a reminder for all New York employers. As reported by the…
Beware: You May Not Be Immune
New York State Health Care—DSRIP, PPSs, COPAs and Antitrust “Immunity” New York has received permission to use over $8 billion in Medicare and Medicaid funds to revamp how healthcare is provided throughout the State.…
The Bathroom Dilemma in the News – Transgender Rights on the Front Page
The front page of last Sunday’s New York Times ‘Styles’ section was almost entirely devoted to an article called “ The Symbols of Change,” recounting how many public venues are converting from the traditional…