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November 04 2024
Client Alert: Politics at Work: Tomorrow’s Election
As we enter the final stretch to tomorrow’s election, employers should be prepared to respond to employees who voice their political beliefs in the workplace. There are rights and restrictions that you should be aware of.
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October 31 2024
Nicola Ciliotta, an associate of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “Election Day Employer’s Handbook: Legal Obligations Employers Should Be Aware of in Anticipation of the 2024 Presidential Election.”
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October 31 2024
EGS Attorneys Make the 2024 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
EGS is proud to announce that 12 of its attorneys have made the annual Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Congratulations to all!
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October 25 2024
David R. Rothfeld, a member of the Firm who leads the Firm’s Traditional Labor Law Practice and co-chairs EGS’ Hospitality Practice, has been recognized by Best Lawyers® in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 edition for his expertise in Labor Law – Management and Employment Law – Management. Congratulations David!
October 24 2024
Client Alert: IRS Announces Inflation Adjustments for 2025
On October 22, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service announced inflation-adjusted amounts for more than 60 sections of the Internal Revenue Code. Of particular interest to employers that sponsor employee benefit arrangements.
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October 22 2024
Client Alert: New York’s Workplace Violence Prevention Law
New York retail employers are advised that on September 4, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (the “Act”). All retail employers must comply with the Act by March 3, 2025. Pursuant to the Act, retail employers must establish a workplace violence prevention policy, which must be provided to all employees upon hiring and on a yearly basis.
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October 16 2024
Caitlin Breen, an associate of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “Can the Restaurant Lawfully Deduct Credit Card Fees From an Employee’s Tips?”
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October 15 2024
Client Alert: Upcoming Election Imposes Obligations on New York Employers
With the upcoming election on November 5, 2024 (“Election Day”), New York employers face obligations regarding employee voting rights. Employers must post the New York Time Off to Vote Notice (“Notice”), which can be found here, no less than ten (10) working days before the election.
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