When Men Harass Men And Women Harass Women What Is Same Sex Sexual Harassment
Kimberly Guilfoyle is joining the list of media personalities accused of inappropriate workplace behavior. If you aren't familiar with Ms. Guilfoyle, she is an attorney and former Fox News personality, who recently gained further national recognition as a representative of the Trump administration and girlfriend of Donald Trump, Jr. According to a...
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Social Media Use In Tense Times Employment Consequences
We periodically write about the potential employment consequences of social media use – often “misuse” is a better word. The COVID-19 crisis as well as demonstrations in support of Black Lives Matter have created some tense times on social media and, inevitably, we have started to get calls from employees losing their...
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POLICE DISCIPLINARY RECORDS: WHAT IS CIVIL RIGHTS LAW § 50-A?
Our country is in turmoil after the fatal arrest of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN. Protests after the killing have been disrupted by individuals turning to violence and looting, putting first responders and business owners at risk, as well as troubling actions by police responding to protests also with violence...
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Masks In Private Businesses: Do Customers Have Any Rights?
If you've been paying attention to the news or social media, you know mask requirements have turned into a Big Thing. In New York, employees in contact with customers or the public have to wear masks, as does anyone (over the age of two) when they are out and social distancing may be...
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Employee Social Media Use During The Covid-19 Crisis: Consequences Of Poor Judgment
We periodically write about the potential employment consequences of social media use. “Misuse” is often a better word. Pent up frustration during the COVID-19 crisis gives us cause to revisit this topic.
The ABA Journal reported yesterday that a law firm fired an administrative employee after learning...
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Should I Negotiate Directly With The Insurance Company
SHOULD I NEGOTIATE DIRECTLY WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANY?
We've observed a trend during challenging times. Those who have been hurt - whether in an accident, fall, animal attack or medical error, attempting to "resolve" their "claim" with the insurance company.
It's understandable why this happens -...
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Don’t Risk It: Protect Your Finances From Coronavirus Complications
Many Americans spend a lot of time and effort in managing their finances. While most are worried about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) will impact their income—whether that's because they are temporarily furloughed, find themselves suddenly without a job, or watching their investment and retirement accounts dwindle—there is another way COVID-19 can wreak...
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MEDICAL MARIJUANA: KNOW YOUR EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
New York's Compassionate Care Act legalized the use of medical marijuana. (For some reason, New York uses the old spelling “marihuana” in the statute). If you are a “certified patient”, the law includes an anti-discrimination provision. Specifically, certified patients are considered to have...
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The Most Important Legal And Financial Actions To Take Right Now
As you already know, the COVID-19 pandemic means nothing is business as usual. Many states have implemented a “shelter-in-place” order to limit the spread of the disease; however, if you are not in a place with such an order, or if your parents are not following it, you should if you are...
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Dog Adoptions Have Increased During The Covid-19 Pandemic: What Dog Owners Need To Know
Some good news coming out of the coronavirus pandemic: pet adoptions are up – both from shelters and from pet stores that had to close their doors.
If you have adopted a new dog, there are some things you should know about responsible dog ownership in New...
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NEW YORK COURTS – AN UPDATE
What's going on with my case?
What's going on with the courts?
If I have legal issues, should I wait, or contact a lawyer now?
We answer these questions in today's video below.
Working With Your Spouse Survival Guide
Thanks to COVID-19 social distancing measures and workplaces moving to remote working, lots of people find themselves for the first time in our usual situation: working with (or at least in the same space as) their spouse. When you work with your spouse, people will ask you on a daily basis how...
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