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How about positive news for a change by godfatherApr 25, 2018 | 0 
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Tired of the same news 24/7-Investigations, allegations, sexual harassment charges, what hat Melania is wearing, Trump always always denying everything. It really is sickening all over the news nightly since the election. When will this nightmare ever end? Pathetic nonsense. Unpatriotic, and a Co... | 1801 |
The Stormy Daniels Case Made Easy: Contract Law for Porn Stars by cjleclaire
Apr 24, 2018 | 0 | 1558 |
by Bill Cafaro In Stormy Daniels v. Donald J. Trump, Michael Cohen, and the LLC that paid her the $130,000 in hush money, in federal court in Los Angeles , she is asking the court to let her out of the non-disclosure agreement she signed. The actual Non-Disclosure Agreement (“NDA”) is att... | 1558 |
The Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act by cjleclaire
Apr 24, 2018 | 0 | 1294 |
A New Law to Further the Prevention of Sexual Harassment in NYC Workplaces The New York City Council recently passed legislation called the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act. If Mayor Bill de Blasio signs the bill, it will go into effect on April 1, 2019. What changes were introduced? Several maj... | 1294 |
SPRING SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS, PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS by cjleclaire
Apr 19, 2018 | 0 | 1298 |
As the weather warms up, people take to the road and want to spend more time outdoors. In particular, an increasing number of bicyclists and pedestrians join the thoroughfares, and motorists need to be on alert to watch out for them. It takes a united effort on the part of pedestrians, bicyclists... | 1298 |
Employee Salary Histories by cjleclaire
Apr 19, 2018 | 0 | 619 |
Can Employers Ask Employees About their Salary History? On May 4, 2017, the New York City Council passed a bill that limited what an employer can ask job candidates about their salary history, compensation history and other past benefits when interviewing them for a job. The law went into effect ... | 619 |
What Employers Should Know About the New York Women’s Equality Act by cjleclaire
Apr 13, 2018 | 0 | 562 |
Clarifications for Employers for Women in the Workplace In June of 2014, the Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York signed amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law, which bolstered civil rights for women. It’s important for employers understand the changes under the Women’s Equality Act s... | 562 |
Wish You Had a Case Against Harvey Weinstein? Maybe Not by cjleclaire
Apr 05, 2018 | 1 | 786 |
The parent company of Weinstein Co.filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on March 20, 2018. Before that, Eric Schneiderman, the New York Attorney General, had filed a lawsuit against the Weinstein companies on February 11, 2018 based upon its gender based hostile work environment... | 786 | 
How Does the New York Compassionate Care Act Affect Employers? by cjleclaireApr 05, 2018 | 0 | 629 |
The New York Compassionate Care Act (NYCCA) protects patients who are certified to use medical marijuana from being subject to criminal or civil marijuana charges. We live in an age where some states view marijuana as a legitimate medicine for individuals with certain types of diseases while they... | 629 |
MORE ABOUT EMPLOYEE WAGE DEDUCTIONS by cjleclaire
Mar 30, 2018 | 0 | 567 |
by Stephen D. Hans As an employer, have you ever wondered if a wage deduction you made was legal? New York Labor Law establishes what is legal and what is not for wage deductions. If you have questions, it is always wise to seek legal counsel from an experienced employment law defense attorney.... | 567 |
RESTAURANT INDUSTRY: FAQS ABOUT TIPS by cjleclaire
Mar 30, 2018 | 0 | 1052 |
by Stephen D. Hans Owners in the restaurant industry often have questions about tips. As a restaurant owner, it’s important to know your rights and responsibilities regarding tips so you can avoid disputes with employees and not put your business at risk. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA), wh... | 1052 |