Articles for Amy L. Varel

NY Labor Law governs what deductions may be made from an employee's paycheck.  The NY Department of Labor has strictly interpreted the NY Labor Law as prohibiting almost any deduction not…

The Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013 implements significant changes to New York State's nonprofit laws, effective July 1, 2014. The changes mandate best practices in governance and accountability…

Small to mid-size business owners are usually "real people" trying to do the right thing for their employees.  With a small workforce, management/owners often know and work closely with their…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The purchaser of business goodwill will often require the seller to enter into an express "covenant not to compete" prohibiting the seller from engaging in the type of business that he sold. The…