New Class Action Lawsuits Claim Businesses Must Supply Gifts Cards with Braille
Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on November 12, 2019 Recently, there has been a surge of class action lawsuits brought against businesses claiming discrimination against the visually impaired and blind for failure to provide gift cards with Braille information on them. Specifically, it has been reported that since October 24, 2019, over 100 putative class […]
New York Enacts the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act
Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on October 28, 2019 New York recently enacted the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (the “SHIELD Act”). The new legislation broadens the scope of information covered under the notification law and updates the notification requirements when there has been a breach of data. It also broadens […]
NYC Human Rights Law Expanded to Protect Independent Contractors and Freelancers
Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on October 16, 2019 The New York City Council recently passed a law that will expand the New York City Human Rights Law to cover independent contractors and freelancers. The law will become effective January 11, 2020. Specifically, the anti-discrimination and retaliation provisions of the New York City Human […]
NYC Human Rights Law Expanded to Protect Independent Contractors and Freelancers
The New York City Council recently passed a law that will expand the New York City Human Rights Law to cover independent contractors and freelancers. The law will become effective January 11, 2020. Specifically, the anti-discrimination and retaliation provisions of the New York City Human Rights Law will now apply to freelancers and independent contractors […]
US DOL Issues Final Rule on Salary Threshold for Exempt Status
Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on September 26, 2019 The US Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its final rule regarding the salary thresholds for exempt status which will raise the overtime standard salary level. The final rule will go into effect on January 1, 2020 and establishes the following: In order for employees […]
New York State Advances Bill that Would Allow Liens on Employer Property for Wage and Hour Claims
Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on September 15, 2019 The New York State Assembly and Senate have passed a bill that would allow employees to obtain liens on their current or former employers’ personal and/or real property for the value of a wage claim, plus liquidated damages. If signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, […]