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New Efforts to Impose Liability onto Franchisors and Other Companies

Picture calamity at a local fast food restaurant: A worker suffers a serious injury in a motor vehicle accident while delivering food; a group of workers claim of inadequate payment of hourly wages; a disabled worker alleges discrimination and failure to accommodate.

Guidelines for Navigating the FMLA

For qualifying employers, the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) provides for 12 work weeks of unpaid leave for eligible employees within a 12 month period in the following situations:

How to Navigate a Continued Professional Relationship Post-Graduation

The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) defines employment very broadly. To “employ” is to “suffer or permit” to work. Generally speaking, individuals who are permitted to work must be compensated – i.e. they are “employees.”

Public Accommodations: An Overview of ADA Compliance and Benefits for Owners/Operators of Hotels, Bars, Restaurants and Theaters

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and each of its subsequent updates has five main sections.

Graduate Students Bearing the Largest Burden of Student Loan Debt

Recent news explores data showing that graduate students tended to take out student loans over three times that of undergraduates.

Second Preliminary Injunction Against DACA Rescission

On February 13, 2018, Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Practice Notes: Keeping Tasks From Falling Through The Cracks

I had the opportunity to consult with a young entrepreneur earlier this week: similar to so many others in his situation, he had more things to do than hours in the day.

Legal Consumption: 3 Ways to Control Billable Hours

Every consumer of legal services knows that billable hours can add up fast. Savvy consumers figure out ways to keep billable hours low while still getting the most out of their attorneys.

Navigating Small Claims Court in Monroe County: Common Questions Answered

For the past three years, I have been a member of the Monroe County Bar Association Referral Network: I've spoken with A LOT of people.

Getting it Right the First Time: Eviction Tips of the Trade

The Rochester City Court Landlord/Tenant docket is a busy one. With a limited number of evictions heard per day the court is in session, it becomes even more important to get it right the first time!

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