The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a revised Final Rule regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The changes involve military caregiver leave for a veteran, qualifying exige...
New Form I-9 Released for Immediate Use
All employers are required to complete IRS Form I-9 for all newly-hired employees to verify their identity and authorization to work in the United States. On March 8, 2013, a new version of the Form ...
HIPAA Changes Require Revised Privacy and Security Documents
Most health care providers have established procedures and policies for handling patient Protected Health Information ("PHI"). Due to recent regulatory updates, it is time to revisit security and pri...
NLRB's Employee Rights Poster Rule on Hold Again
On Tuesday the chairman of the National Labor Relations Board announced that the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily enjoined the NLRB's rule requiring the posting of employee rights, which ha...
Life Estate Interests Are Now Recoverable By New York State
On September 8, 2011, Emergency Regulations went into effect by the NYS Department of Health to expand the definition of estates beyond assets passing under the terms of a valid will or by intestacy.
...Deadline for Wage Theft Prevention Act is Fast Approaching
The newly enacted Wage Theft Prevention Act requires New York employers to provide written notices to employees both at the time of hiring and also, beginning on February 1, 2012, on or before Februar...
Choosing the Right Business Form: An Overview
Businesses can be operated in several different forms in New York State. The choice of which form to use can have significant liability and tax implications. This article will provide an overview ...
