Jan 25th, 2022HERO Act Safety Plans in Effect Until Mid-February at Least; Proposed Regulations on HERO Act Safety Committees Could Change How Your Company Operates in the Future
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) recently proposed regulations governing, in part, private sector employers’ obligations under the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY Hero Act). As you may recall, this law was enacted on May 5, 2021. Broadly speaking, the law introduced two new employer requirements: All employers in the …
Jan 24th, 2022Use of a Memorandum of Agreement
While a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) sets forth the terms and conditions of employment, it is common to encounter issues that are unique or not clearly addressed in the CBA. An important tool for addressing these issues is the use of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). A properly executed MOA is a legally binding document …
Jan 24th, 2022Addressing Challenges to Controversial Books
For years there have been efforts to ban certain books in schools. Parents’ concerns have ranged from profanity and sexual content to the political leanings of various authors. More recently, the outcry against the perceived inclusion of “critical race theory” in schools has gained national attention. How can school boards and administrators address parent concerns …
Jan 24th, 2022Be Alert to Requests for Employee Information from Public Sector Unions
At least one major public sector union, the Civil Service Employees’ Association (“CSEA”), has been aggressive of late in filing requests for certain information pertaining to school district employees. These requests can be sorted into two categories: 1) requests from an existing bargaining unit (union) for information relating solely to unit employees; and 2) requests …
Jan 12th, 2022New NYS Paid Sick Leave Regulations Answer Questions about Employee Counts, Sufficient Policies and Penalties for Violations
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has now issued its final regulations and guidance for New York State’s mandatory Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law. As you may recall, the law went into effect on September 30, 2020, and employees could begin using the leave as of January 1, 2021. While these final …
Dec 17th, 2021Ferrara Fiorenza PC Elevates Heather M. Cole to Management Committee and Jeffrey M. Lewis to Partner; Nicole Marlow-Jones Joins the Firm as Counsel
EAST SYRACUSE, NY–Education and employment law firm Ferrara Fiorenza PC announces the recent promotions of Heather M. Cole to the Management Committee and Jeffrey M. Lewis to Partner in the Firm, as well as the hiring of Nicole Marlow-Jones as Counsel. “Heather and Jeffrey are incredible leaders within our Firm with an indisputable passion for …
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