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What are New York’s Smoking and Vaping Laws in the Workplace?
As an employer, did you know that New York regulates smoking, vaping (i.e., the use of an electronic cigarette), and the use of tobacco? New York’s smoking and vaping laws in the workplace are as follows: No-Smoking and No-Vaping Requirements Employers are...
What to Know About Natural Disasters and Unemployment Claims
We recently published guidelines on paying employees if your business closes due to a natural disaster, and with another potential hurricane approaching, let’s look at the connection between natural disasters and unemployment claims. If your business closes due...
Here are the Final New York Sexual Harassment Prevention Requirements
The final New York sexual harassment prevention requirements have been published by the New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL), including a model policy, poster, complaint form, training materials, and minimum training standards. As anticipated, some of the most...
Are You Required to Honor an Employee’s Two-Week Notice?
Q: One of our employees just informed their supervisor that they are quitting, and said their last day will be in two weeks. We would prefer not to pay the employee for two more weeks and have them just leave now. Are we required to honor an employee’s two-week...
