Writings by Gary S. Young

Holiday Office Parties Can Be a Source of Liability… With the holidays approaching, many employers are planning their annual office parties. This year, however, many businesses are electing to skip the festivities. While the risk for liability is clearly heightened in the #MeToo era, there are steps employers can take to keep the tradition alive […]

The New Jersey Legislature is a considering a bill that would significantly amend the regulatory restrictions governing microbreweries. The legislation comes after the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued a special ruling restricting their operations.

The New York City Council recently passed several measures intended it to make it easier for mothers to express breast milk during the workday. Most notably, the bills require New York City employers to provide designated lactation rooms and establish a workplace lactation accommodation policy regarding the use of such rooms.

New York employers should be aware that a key compliance date is quickly approaching. Starting on October 9, 2018, employers must satisfy new minimum standards for sexual harassment prevention policies and training. The New York Department of Labor (NYDOL) has published draft materials, including a model sexual harassment prevention policy and model sexual harassment training guide, which should be finalized in the coming weeks.

The EEOC Files Seven Lawsuits Accusing Employers of Ignoring Legal Responsibilities makes it abundantly clear that the New Harassment and Discrimination Laws in NY and NJ are in Full Effect. Employers Must Act Now to Comply with the New Laws. Yesterday, June 14th, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the filing of seven […]

On the heels of newly passed state-wide regulations, New York City recently enacted the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act (Act), which imposes additional requirements on top of the New York State laws. Most notably, employers must conduct annual sexual harassment training and display an anti-sexual harassment poster in common areas of the workplace.

A controversial new federal tax law will have a wide range of impacts on New Jersey businesses. For craft brewers, the legislation is a clear win, thanks to the inclusion of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2017.

The Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) new Partnership Tax Audit Rules take effect on January 1, 2018. As we enter the New Year, New Jersey partnerships (including entities such as LLCs that have elected to be taxed as partnerships) should be considered required and optional amendments to their existing partnership (or operating) agreements to reflect the new tax regime.

The Department of Labor (DOL) Recently Proposed New Tip Regulations To Allow Tip Pooling Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Last month, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed new tip regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If enacted, the new tip pooling rules would provide greater flexibility to restaurant owners and other […]

Proposed Senate Bill 3518 Seeks To Limit New Jersey Non-Compete Agreements Proposed legislation in New Jersey seeks to limit the use of non-compete agreements. Under Senate Bill 3518, all restrictive covenants between employers and employees would have to meet a stringent 10-part test in order to be enforceable. Growing Hostility Towards Non-Competes A non-compete is […]

Be Prepared for Increased ICE Workplace Investigations During the years of the Obama Administration, federal enforcement of immigration law was, essentially, non-existent. This will no longer be true as recently announced by Thomas Homan, Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”). ICE plans to increase worksite inspections by “four to five” times the current levels. […]

New York Recently Issued Guidance Regarding How Benefits Under Paid Family Leave Will Be Treated For Tax Purposes Beginning January 1, 2018, New York’s new Paid Family Leave Law (PFLL) program will provide Employees with leave time and partial wage replacement (1) to provide care for a family member because of the family member’s serious […]