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...
What Posters Must Employers Display based on NY Employment Laws? A number of laws have been passed that require employers to display posters. It is often hard to keep up with all the requirements a...
Nets optimistic as new season gets underway By Bryan Fonseca bfonseca@queensledger.com The vibe is different this time around. The Brooklyn Nets aren’t perceived as, and no longer are, the worst team in the NBA. In fact, many within and arou...
St. John’s falls just short in 1-0 defeat Despite owning a 7-4 advantage in shots on goal, the St. John’s women’s soccer team’s late rally fell just short as Marquette held on for a 1-0 victory at Belson Stadium Sunday afternoon. Marquette...
Molic is Rookie of the Week St. Joseph’s College freshman Anisah Molic was named the Skyline Conference Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Week. Molic totaled five goals and two assists over a three-game stretch for the Bears last ...
Erasmus Hall dominates Canarsie 42-0 en route to 3-0 start The Canarsie Chiefs were barely able to get the ball over midfield in their 42-0 loss to Erasmus Hall on Saturday afternoon. The E-Hall Dutchmen put together what may have been a perfect performanc...
Hope in Halifax: Boothe inks pro deal in Canada Just last summer, Malik Boothe told this paper that he hadn’t gotten any opportunities to play basketball professionally anywhere. Then five years removed from a memorable run with the St. John’s R...
NYC Gaelic football team takes first in Ireland The Gaelic Athletic Association has played for 27 years in the Féile Peile na nOg – an international Gaelic football tournament in Ireland – without bringing home a winning title. That changed this...
Giants Offense: Sound The Panic Alarm! It’s only two games into the 2017 season, and I am already questioning my decision to pick the Giants to win the NFC East. The same problem that followed the Giants throughout 2016 has immediately ...
Real Deal Boxing KO’s Casino fight night Five out of the eight fights contested at Resorts World Casino in Queens over the weekend ended by knockout. The night was promoted by the legendary Evander Holyfield and his Real Deal Boxing, in w...
Giants Season Opener: Ugly & A Reminder of the Importance of #13 The Giants have had memorable season openers in the past. I think it’s fair to say Sunday’s opener against the Dallas Cowboys doesn’t exactly fall into that category. Unless you’re a Dallas Cowboys...