Oct 30, 2019 | GTM Business Blog
Having to terminate an employee can make a lot of managers nervous, understandably so. This action always comes with some risk, and there are plenty of legal danger zones an employer can end up in if the procedure isn’t done properly. But there are some best practices...
Oct 17, 2019 | GTM Business Blog
New York State recently passed legislation that significantly expanded its definition of unlawful harassment. Here is need-to-know information for employers about the updates to New York’s harassment laws. What employers are covered that weren’t before? As of...
Oct 7, 2019 | GTM Business Blog
Over the past few years, the term “harassment” has been prominent, especially when it comes to workplace behavior. In New York, employers must implement a sexual harassment prevention training program and have all staff trained by October 9, 2019. But one...
Sep 30, 2019 | GTM Business Blog
Beginning November 18, 2019, a new law states that New York employers must grant leave for domestic violence victims. Employers will be required to grant leave for a reasonable amount of time for things like seeking medical or psychological treatment, obtaining victim...
Sep 16, 2019 | GTM Business Blog
New York employers are required to provide harassment prevention training to all employees by October 9, 2019. Employers can adopt the state’s model training program, or implement their own, as long as it meets at least the minimum standards provided by the state. But...
