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New York State’s frequently asked questions (FAQ) guidance on harassment prevention has been updated to reflect several recent amendments to workplace harassment law. While the guidance is tailored to address sexual harassment prevention, newly...By: Harris Beach PLLC

In recent years, acquisitions of and investments in healthcare companies have been on the rise, particularly driven by increasing private equity investment activity. These investments can provide unique opportunities for healthcare companies to grow...By: PilieroMazza PLLC

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in United Financial Casualty Company v. Ball vacated a judgment of the District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. The Court held that the district court had improperly found that a Worker’s...By: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

The House and Senate both returned to Raleigh this week for a three-day session, pursuant to the adjournment resolution passed last month. The session was restricted to only addressing redistricting matters, appointments, nominations, conference...By: Nexsen Pruet, PLLC

Client Alert: This Just In! SBA’s Implementation of HUBZone Changes and Small Business Runway Extension Act Coming Soon - On November 12-13, 2019, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) hosted its 5th Annual Mentor Protégé Conference where...By: PilieroMazza PLLC

Recent reports of abuse in nursing homes are not only disturbing; they also shed light on the difficulties that long-term care (LTC) facilities face in screening potential health care workers. We believe background screenings of potential employees...By: Harris Beach PLLC

On November 5, the U.S. Department of Labor published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to provide some clarity for employers that seek to use the fluctuating workweek method of overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act....By: Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the dollar limitations for retirement plans and other benefits, beginning January 1, 2020. Some of the limits are listed below....By: Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

With our ever increasingly global workforce, it is becoming critical to have an awareness of immigration related concepts, not only the legal aspects of onboarding foreign hires, but also the “human”, cultural aspects of a diverse global workplace....By: Harris Beach PLLC

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW - Bloomberg Quotes PM Partner Nichole Atallah: Trump Rescinds Obama Order Prioritizing Federal Contract Workers - On October 31, 2019, President Donald Trump rescinded an executive order issued by former President Barack...By: PilieroMazza PLLC