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FTC Approves Rule to Ban Non-Competes

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently voted to approve a rule that bans — with limited exceptions — non-compete agreements for all workers in the United States....

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New York Increases Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Threshold

As a reminder, the New York State Department of Labor adopted proposed regulations that change the minimum wage rates and salary thresholds for certain “exempt” employees in New York State. A summary of the changes is below....

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New York Employers Now Required to Notify Employees of UI Benefits

Governor Kathy Hochul signed an amendment to Section 590 of the New York Labor Law, which requires that employers provide written notice to employees of the right to file for unemployment benefits if their employment has been terminated, they have been “temporarily separated from employment” or their scheduled working hours have been reduced....

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New York Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to Section 201-d of New York’s Labor Law. The amendment bans New York employers from requiring their employees to attend meetings involving either political or religious matters....

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NYS Updates Model Sexual Harassment Policy and Training Materials

As you are aware, New York employers are required to maintain and distribute a sexual harassment policy to employees, as well as to conduct annual sexual harassment prevention training. New York State recently updated the State’s model sexual harassment policy, standards, and training materials....

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Employment Law Update - Out with 2022, In with 2023

2022 brought interesting changes to the New York State and City employment law landscape. As we begin the new year, we would like to remind you of some significant changes in the law that occurred during 2022, as well as provide an overview of legal developments for 2023....

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Seven CB&D Attorneys Named Rising Stars and Super Lawyers

Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been recently named Rising Stars and Super Lawyers....

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CB&D Mourns the Passing of Howard G. Estock

It is with great sadness that the Firm announces the passing of Howard Estock....

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Carla B. Gunther becomes a Partner with the firm

Clifton Budd & DeMaria is pleased to announce that Carla B. Gunter has become a Partner of the firm, effective January 1, 2022....

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OSHA's Mandatory Vaccine Rule

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an emergency temporary standard to minimize the risk of Covid-19 transmission in the workplace. Covered employers must develop, implement, and enforce a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy by December 5, 2021....

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Prevailing Wage Amendment

Certain New York City condominiums and cooperatives will soon have an obligation to pay their building service employees the "prevailing wage."...

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Clifton Budd & DeMaria Nationally Recognized as Top Law Firm

We are honored to announce that Clifton Budd & DeMaria has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top Corporate Law Firms. Please click here for the full article...

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Proposed Prevailing Wage Law Could Affect NYC Condos and Co-ops

Certain New York City condominiums and cooperatives may soon have an obligation to pay their building service employees the "prevailing wage". New York Real Property Tax Law...

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CB&D Named a Top Law Firm

Clifton Budd & DeMaria is honored to announce that U.S. News and World Report has named the Firm to its "Best Law Firms" 2014 National and New York...

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New NYC Workers' Bill of Rights Requirement Effective July 1, 2024

New York City has issued a “Workers’ Bill of Rights” which contains information about certain prospective and current employee rights under federal, state and city laws. The “Workers’ Bill of Rights” is published on the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s website....

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