– By Steven C. DePalma Effective May 7, 2022, every private-sector employer located in the State of New York must provide written notice of its electronic monitoring practices to all employees: 1) upon hiring with written or electronic employee acknowledgment, and 2) in a “conspicuous place” viewable by all employees. The law applies broadly to…
Three simple steps entrepreneurs should take to protect their businesses There’s a common misconception that only larger companies need to protect their intellectual property. But that can’t be further than the truth. According to the FBI, IP theft costs U.S. companies $225 to $600 billion annually, and the reality is, thieves specifically target start-ups and…
Employer Advisory: Responding to the Monkeypox Outbreak By Steven C. DePalma On July 23, 2022, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” and issued Temporary Recommendations in relation to the outbreak of monkeypox. Soon thereafter, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a state disaster emergency declaration and the New…