What Congress’ new attempt to strengthen age bias laws means for employers
Federal lawmakers are once again pushing to bolster workplace anti-discrimination protections for older workers, meaning potentially increased legal liabilities for employers —…
New York Sen. Sean Ryan plans to reintroduce non-compete ban bill
As time was running out for the governor to sign legislation banning non-compete agreements in New York state, the bill’s sponsor felt they had reached a compromise to…
Independent lawyers begin prosecuting cases of sexual assault and other crimes in the US military
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military on Thursday opened a new chapter in how it investigates and prosecutes cases of sexual assault and other major crimes, putting…
Proposed legislation would ban non-compete agreements
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — This week on Empire State Weekly, working professionals and other advocates have pushed for the governor to sign legislation that would ban non-compete…
Legal experts weigh in on mistrial in cold case murder trial
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Lots of questions remain unanswered, after the trial of Timothy Williams, the accused killer of 14 year-old Rochester girl, came to an abrupt halt Wednesday.…
How familial DNA plays a key role in trial of 1984 murder
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Timothy Williams is accused of raping and murdering 14-year-old Wendy Jerome in 1984 on Webster Avenue. It took years, and years of working the case to get…
VETCON brings veteran entrepreneurs together
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The annual Veterans in Economic Transition Conference works to connect veteran business owners with work opportunities. Anthony Kuhn, VETCON Chair, said…
VetCon conference bridges gap for veteran owned businesses and work opportunities
Building community relationships and bridging the gap for disabled veteran business owners is the mission behind a Colonie-based conference called the Veterans in Economic…
Will NY’s Pay Transparency Law end wage discrimination?
New York State has embarked on a significant legislative journey to address wage disparities with its new Pay Transparency Law. The law requires employers to disclose salary…
Over 200 turkeys given away for annual Turkeys for Veterans program
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Local businesses came together on Tuesday to provide free Thanksgiving turkeys to veterans and their families. Officials from the law firm Tully Rinckey…