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New Agreement to Amend State’s Labor Law

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature have reached an agreement to amend the state’s labor laws, aiming to limit the damages plaintiffs can recover for violations related to the frequency of wage payments. Under New York Labor Law Section 191, employers are mandated to pay…

Governor Hochul Vetoes Proposed New York Law Banning Use of Non-Compete Agreements

Governor Hochul has vetoed legislation that would have imposed a ban on the use of non-compete agreements in the State of New York.  The New York legislation outlawing restrictive covenants was passed by the Legislature on June 20, 2023, and vetoed by the Governor on December 22, 2023.  The legislation…

Listen to a Webinar on Workplace Vaccination Policies featuring our Employment Lawyer Doug Rowe

On July 29, 2021, our Employment Law Partner Doug Rowe joined Susan Kreeger, CEO/Founder of RealHR, at a webinar on workplace vaccination policies hosted by Ken Cerini of Cerini & Associates, LLP. To listen to the webinar, click here.