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Monthly Archives: February 2020

IEP meeting attendance is appropriate use of FMLA leave, says DOL

A recent study shows a significant increase in developmental disabilities in children. The study, published in the medical journal, Pediatrics, has revealed substantial increases in the prevalence of disorders, such as autism, ADHD and intellectual disability, in U.S. children aged 3 to 17. Since federal…

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Overtime pay changes in 2020 will impact New York employers

The new year brings new federal regulations for businesses to follow. For the first time since 2004, the threshold for overtime pay eligibility is changing. The Department of Labor estimates that the new legislation will impact approximately 1.3 million employees. As a result of the…

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What is the most common type of employment discrimination in NY?

Workplace discrimination is not always easy to recognize. Workers may feel uncomfortable with certain comments or actions, but brush it off as part of the job. They may even wonder: “Am I being over-sensitive? Or do other people feel the same way?” The truth is,…

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