It’s not just inmates who suffer: Poor conditions in federal prisons affect guards, staff
News reports of adverse conditions at federal prisons, including lack of heat at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn (MDC Brooklyn) earlier this year, have had defense…
New laws aim to protect transgender New Yorkers, criminalize certain offenses
Of the approximately 1.4 million people in the United States who identify as transgender, according to a recent study, many have experienced harassment or assault at school and…
Federal employees should prepare for more nimble and aggressive security clearance decision-making process
Changes to the federal government’s security clearance processes are on their way. Calling it the first major update in 50 years, the federal government currently is laying out…
THC you later: New York’s marijuana legislation may include plans to clear past convictions
You’re not ganja believe this. The past, low-level marijuana convictions of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers could go up in smoke once adult recreational marijuana is legal…
NYC employers: Are you prepared to comply with new lactation room requirements?
New York City employers should be ready to comply with new lactation laws, which are significantly stronger than current state and federal laws. The new laws go into effect March…
Instacart labor conflict affects local shoppers, reflects widespread issue
Megan Morris parks in the Wegmans lot in Johnson City from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to work as an on-demand shopper for Instacart, a grocery delivery service conducted through apps. She…
New Year’s checkup: Achieve your goals by knowing where your business stands
With each new year, we often re-examine ourselves — our health, our habits, our goals — and make resolutions for the upcoming year. Every business owner, entrepreneur, board…
Businesses obligated to protect consumer privacy and data protection in light of new regulations
It’s not business as usual anymore, at least when it comes to privacy and data protection. The way businesses worldwide collect, process and store the personal data of consumers…
Declaratory Judgment Actions Can Answer Legal Questions Before Litigation
Declaratory Judgment Actions Can Answer Legal Questions Before Litigation You hire a contractor to build an in-ground pool in your backyard. The contractor brings an excavator to…
Telecommuting and Employment Law
According to the 2017 State of Telecommuting in the U.S. Employee Workforce Report, nearly 4 million U.S. employees – almost 3 percent of the U.S. labor force – work from home…