On 12/22/21, the New York Department of Labor issued rules clarifying the Sick Leave Law.

On December 15, 2021, the New York City Council approved a bill that will require NYC employers with four or more employees to disclose in job postings the minimum and maximum salary offered for any position located within New York City.

On October 8, 2021, the New York State Department of Labor ("NYSDOL”) issued guidance to assist employers in navigating the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act identifying “Specific Articulable Symptoms of Impairment.”

Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences that a person can go through in one’s lifetime; whether you are one of the spouses getting a divorce or a child experiencing a parent’s separating. At McKernan Law, our job is to make this process stress-free for all parties involved. That is why we have created a simple checklist for all of our clients and friends in our community to follow when preparing for divorce:

Life Insurance has long been recognized as a useful way to provide for your heirs and loved ones when you die. Naming your policy's beneficiaries should be a relatively simple task. However, there are several situations that can easily lead to unintended and adverse consequences you may want to avoid.

The New York State Division of Human Rights has updated its rules on Private Settlements. The Division issued a significant update on the role of private settlements in the claims resolution process on October 1, 2021. As a result, the Division outlined a new procedure to effectively remove confidentiality from the settlement process.

On November 10, 2021, the New York City Council approved a measure, Int. 1894 – 2020A (the "Bill") to regulate employers' use of "automated employment decision tools" with the aim of reducing bias in hiring and promotions, joining Illinois and Maryland. The Bill, which is awaiting Mayor DeBlasio's signature, is to take effect on January 1, 2023.

Nine Surprising Things That Car Insurance Covers: Some of these you would never expect!

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has just signed a bill amending the State’s workplace bias statute by expanding protections against age discrimination. Then came a new law that eliminates a provision of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) that permitted employers to refuse to hire or promote any persons over 70 years old.

The 1031 Exchange continues to be an option for deferring capital gains taxes (for now). Before selling an investment property outright, owners should consider a 1031 Exchange to defer taxes. The new tax laws being proposed in Congress may amend the 1031 Exchange laws. Here is one main point to know about 1033 exchanges before considering one.

New York State and New York City employers must complete their annual anti-harassment training obligations. Training must be conducted once per year, which can be measured by calendar year, the anniversary of hire, or any other date the employer chooses. Below is a brief synopsis of the training requirements.

The long-awaited changes to the POA form promise to ease barriers that the old form presented for New Yorkers planning for the future.

Changes went into effect on June 13, 2021.