Employers have installed tracking devices in vehicles used by their employees for a good reason.

Some businesses use a form employee handbook or template policies they found on the internet.

Here's a rundown of some of the most important developments for employers to be aware of in order to ensure compliance in 2022.

For the first time in four years, the amount of money that people with disabilities can save without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits is rising

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.

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