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Admittedly, I've often felt a bit strange, if not unwelcome, at Juneteenth celebrations. I didn't understand its significance beyond a historical date until this year, when I began researching ways …
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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of DEI in light of recent bans. It is not legal advice and can be considered attorney advertising. If you have concerns about your DEI initiatives, please …
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of FLSA for New York employers and employees, which change regularly. Nothing in this post is legal advice. If you require legal advice applied to your …
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We offer free 15-minute exploration calls to help you determine whether you can keep your workplace conflict out of court and if one of our alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services will get you …
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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of required employee policies for New York employers, which change regularly. Nothing in this post is legal advice. If you require legal advice applied to …
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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of organizational and employer documents. It does not contain legal advice. If you require legal advice applied to your unique situation, please make an …
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New York State employers with small workforces often ask us whether they need to have an employee handbook. Technically, there is no legal requirement for a formal bound handbook. However, there are …
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When building a business, there will be many lean days that humble you and make you wonder whether you should quit. Even the original owners of Starbucks Coffee Company must have experienced them when …
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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about pregnancy discrimination. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not make us your attorneys. If you need specific legal advice, …
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On November 22, 2023, New York City (NYC) amended the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to provide employee protections against height and weight biases that unfairly limit job opportunities. …
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