New York State’s new Paid Sick Leave Act, which was signed into law by Governor Cuomo on April 3, 2020, went into effect on September 30, 2020. On that date, employees began accruing sick leave. However, employees will not be able to use such leave until January 1, 2021. Amount of Leave The amount of […]
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Most employers have been there: employees abusing leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). But what can be done about it? Here are a few tips that could stem the fraudulent use of FMLA leave in your company. First, all employees should be required to sign the company’s FMLA policy. This will confirm
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In May 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled that two elementary school teachers at religious schools could not pursue their claims of age and disability discrimination. The court found that employees such as teachers who hold important positions cannot sue their employers because of the First Amendment’s freedom of religion clauses. In Our Lady
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