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Hurricane Disaster Relief
President Signs Bill Granting Hurricane Disaster Relief In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, President Trump recently signed the Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway…
New York City Bans Employers From Making Inquiries Into Salary Histories
Private employers in New York City will soon be prohibited from asking about, relying on, or verifying a job applicant’s salary history. On May 4, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the measure, which will go into effect on…
“Hiring Hazard” – NY City Employers May Soon Be Prohibited From Asking Applicants About Salary Histories
On April 5, 2017, the New York City Council approved a bill which – once signed by the Mayor (a virtual certainty) – will prohibit private employers in the City from asking about, relying on, or verifying a job…
Health Care Reform – What You Should Know For 2017
This Advisory supplements our previous advisories dated December 2015 (as supplemented in January 2016 ), October 2014, October 2013, November 2012, November 2011, and October 2010, addressing the requirements of…
In Order to Avoid Liability, Employers Need to Reevaluate Employee Cell Phone Usage Policies
Employers have long understood that what their employees do on company time is directly linked to the company’s own potential liabilities. When employees using mobile electronic devices cause harm, their carelessness…