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December 20, 2022
Prevailing Wages Clarification in Proposed DOL Aggregate Hauling Rule
by Daniel Adams
Prevailing wages are not required to be paid to workers for time spent delivering aggregate from a quarry or plant to a public construction project. I have fielded some emails…
November 9, 2022
Employers: It’s Time to Replace Your Mandatory Workplace Poster
by Stacey Trien
On October 20, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new version of its mandatory workplace poster, titled “Know Your Rights.” The link to the new poster…
September 21, 2022
New York Moves Closer to Allowing Hybrid Meetings for Public Bodies: Open Meeting Laws Still in Flux
by Erin Casey
I previously wrote in August 2021 about temporary changes to the open meeting laws in New York State due to the COVID-19 pandemic (“The Shifting Rules of Virtual Meetings in…
September 12, 2022
Employment Law Update: COVID Rules Still in Effect for Business
by Stacey Trien
While we are all ready to put Covid in the rear-view mirror, unfortunately it is still impacting the workplace. Most Covid-related restrictions and laws have been lifted, but not all….
August 1, 2022
New York’s New Electronic Monitoring Law Requires Notice to Employees
by Stacey Trien
Adams Leclair Employment Alert: New York State employers are now required to put employees on notice prior to monitoring emails, internet use, and phone calls. On November 8, 2021, New…
July 7, 2022
What Creates Success for Working Parents? Flexibility!
by Erin Casey
Erin Casey is a litigator specializing in business and employment disputes with Adams Leclair LLP. She has found success and achieved professional goals while raising a family and working remotely. There…
May 17, 2022
Living with the Construction Wage Theft Law: Know Your Options
by Anthony Adams
It’s now the law in New York. Construction contractors may be sued, for up to three years, for the unpaid wages and benefits of their subcontractors’ employees, including liquidated damages…
May 12, 2022
Recent Appellate Decisions Analyzing No-Damage-For-Delay Provisions
by Robert Yawman
It is no secret that construction projects frequently face delays. These delays lead to increased costs for contractors and subcontractors. As a result, construction contracts commonly include “no-damage-for-delay” provisions. These…
May 3, 2022
Daily Record: Stacey Trien named to the Power 20 List for Labor and Employment Attorneys
by The Daily Record
Partner Stacey Trien is among the 2022 Power 20 List for Labor and Employment Attorneys. The labor and employment attorneys on this list help companies navigate countless employment challenges…