Employee Handbook – need to know
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
May 12, 2022
As the workplace becomes more complicated and there is an increase in workplace related litigation, having an up to date and thorough employee handbook becomes increasingly important. A well drafted employee handbook can introduce employees to the corporate culture, mission and values; set expectations; increase compliance with federal and state laws; and help defend against employee claims.
New York State Senate Passed Adult Survivor Act – Status Update
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
April 27, 2022
Latest New York State Senate Action on Adult Survivor Act
On April 26, 2022, the New York State Senate took a crucial step towards vindicating the rights of survivors of sexual assault by passing the Adult Survivors Act (S66A).
Duty To Report Employee Misconduct
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
April 21, 2022
Under what circumstances must an employer report the misconduct of an employee?
There are a number of circumstances in which an employer must or should report the conduct of an employee. For example:
New York State’s Adult Survivors Act
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
March 29, 2022
What is the Adult Survivors Act?
The Adult Survivors Act (ASA), if enacted, would be a landmark law that would create a lookback period allowing the adult victims of sexual assault and abuse, whose claims are now time barred, to pursue those claims in court.
New York State’s Sexual Abuse Lookback Statutes
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
March 1, 2022
1. What is the New York Child Victims Act (CVA)?
In February 2019, New York State passed a “lookback window,” the Child Victims Act (CVA), extending the statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual abuse in criminal and civil cases in New York.
What To Do When You Get A Subpoena
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
February 17, 2022
How do law enforcement agencies request information?
There are multiple ways that a state attorney general, U.S. Attorney’s Office or other law enforcement agency can request information: a simple letter request; a civil subpoena; or a grand jury subpoena. The method chosen is a first clue as to the investigation’s status and the severity of any potential charges. A letter request generally means the investigation is at a very early stage and the recipient of the letter is not likely yet a target.
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What should I know before joining the Board of a Not-for-Profit in New York?
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
January 24, 2022
1. Make sure the organization has been properly set up and incorporated:
• Have articles of incorporation have been filed with the Secretary of State
• Have necessary filings been made with the NYS Attorney General’s Charities Bureau?
• Does the organization have suitable bylaws?
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