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 t...
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, comp...
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...
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 again...
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 stat...
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 que...
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 avoi...
An interview by Tiziano Thomas Dossena She is the optimal example of a Renaissance woman and a New Yorker combined: humble but determined, soft spoken but direct, with a genial attitude not u...
In today's electronic world, the idea of property has changed dramatically. In the past, when you were putting together an estate plan, the only intangible property that might be a part of it was c...
Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP successfully negotiated a $1.3 million settlement for a 41 year-old Asian male construction worker, who was injured while performing asbestos removal work at an upsta...
March on! Dear Editor, The planned march next month on Washington by thousands of young people and their parents is the absolute correct thing to do given what has just recently happened in Florida with the ...
Youth movement Dear Editor, At a rally on Saturday in Florida, thousands called for change in the wake of the massacre of 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The youth of our nation are standing up agains...
Changing lanes Dear Editor, I am against all the bike lanes on Queens Boulevard, but With that being said, I am wondering why the Department of Transportation (DOT) held a meeting about the redesigning of Queens ...
Unlicensed to kill Dear Editor, I found it sad to read that an unlicensed driver in a company truck killed 13-year-old Kevin Flores, who was riding his bicycle. How can any employer hire someone with a suspended lice...
Fool's parade Dear Editor, Trump supporters say that even if you hate President Donald Trump, you should at least respect the office. "To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are...
Pelosi's grandson Dear Editor, My goal as an educator was not only to educate, but to also nurture self-confidence, self-esteem and a sense of self-worth. My concern for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s grandson prompte...
Syrian quagmire Dear Editor, As the war in Syria enter its seventh year with virtually no end in sight, there is an ever-growing possibility of American troops fighting against Turkish and Russian troops who are i...
Trump & de Blasio Dear Editor, When it comes to trusting the media, Mayor Bill de Blasio and President Donald Trump may have more in common than people think. The mayor was recently interviewed by Lori Stokes and Ro...
BQX would connect waterfront Dear Editor, The Long Island City community waited a long time for its waterfront library. Libraries are such a critical part of a vibrant community, but in order to be successful, they have to be ...
Teacher leave Dear Editor, There is absolutely no logical reason for the Department of Education to deny paid parental and maternity leave to its teachers. Practically all other city employees have already been ...
Norway 'trumps' US Dear Editor, A few weeks ago, our "stable genius" President Donald Trump wondered why we don't get more people from Norway? One reason might be because Norway's healthcare system is ranked 11th in ...
Misplaced loyalty Dear Editor, Nearly 90 percent of Republicans believe spouses should be loyal to each other. Not surprising that number is shared by most Americans regardless of political affiliation. Seventy-two ...
Trump's critics Dear Editor, In a liberal and Democratic stronghold such as New York City, I certainly don't expect to see much praise for President Donald Trump. He will be vilified for statements and transgressi...
Evolving wall Dear Editor, Initially the question was, when is a wall a wall? It is difficult to picture based on President Donald Trump's contradictory descriptions. His "wall" has become an allegorical concept...
End the strike Dear Editor, For the last 10 months, 1,800 technicians from Spectrum have been on strike. It is high time that management come to the bargaining table with some serious and acceptable proposals for...