Given the notable events that have occurred in the past few years, it is a good time to pause and take stock of the new employee/employer dynamic...
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HIRE Act Provides Employers with Two New Tax Benefits
The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, enacted March 18, 2010, provides employers who hire certain previously unemployed or...
Hiring an Intern in New York
Rising litigation over unpaid interns has recently split organizations on whether or not to retain their respective internship programs. After being...
Home Care 13-Hour Rule Upheld
The New York Court of Appeals recently upheld the New York State Department of Labor’s (DOL) “13-Hour Rule” governing payment of home health care...
How Are Schools Exploring Alternatives to Suspension?
In the past, students who demonstrated behavioral issues in school would commonly have to face some sort of discipline, usually suspension. However,...
How Can Employers Minimize Legal Risk During Workforce Reductions?
The tariffs imposed in 2025 created significant economic disruptions, leading to higher prices, supply chain instability, and widespread...
How Can Employers Prevent Wage and Hour Claims?
As discussed in our February 10, 2025, article, misclassifying workers can result in claims for unpaid wages and overtime, as well as fines and...
How Can Employers Provide Effective Feedback to their Employees?
Constructive feedback plays a crucial role in fostering a productive work environment. Constructive feedback can improve employee performance,...
How Can You Prevent Your Employees from “Overemployment”?
The “Overemployment” Trend It is well understood that the Covid-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives in various ways. Jobs that were once...
How Do You Get FERPA Compliant?
Schools today handle more data than ever before, from traditional report cards to cloud-based learning systems, making it critical to understand how...