Employers in New York who include confidentiality or non-disparagement clauses in any agreement they enter into with an employee, such as offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenant/non-compete agreements, severance agreements, or settlement agreements, must ensure that those clauses comply with both the new federal “Speak Out Act” and existing New York State law.

The Adult Survivors Act, a law recently signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, will go into effect on November 24, 2022, and provide a one-year window for individuals to bring certain previously time-barred sexual offense claims, regardless of when the alleged act occurred.

Did you know that in 2021 and 2022, only businesses can generally deduct the full cost of business-related food and beverages purchased from a restaurant? Otherwise, the standard limit is 50% of the meal's cost. Of course, there are the finer details that can be found in the blog! Click here…