Experienced human resources professionals and job interviewers are familiar with a number of questions that should be avoided in a job interview or on an employment application. It’s well known that employers should generally not ask applicants direct or indirect questions about (among other things) their racial, ethnic, or religious background, or their marital status,… read more →
On October 27, 2016, the New York City Council passed a bill, known as the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” (the “Act”). The Act requires New York City hiring parties employing freelance workers to enter into a written contract containing certain specified terms, and further requires freelancers to be paid within 30 days of completion of… read more →
Earlier this month, the New York State Assembly passed two significant pieces of legislation that will impact all employers in the state of New York, regardless of size, in the coming years. First, the new Paid Family Leave Benefits Law will create an additional payroll deduction and entitle employees to up to 12 weeks of… read more →
Schaeffer Venaglia Handler & Fitzsimmons, LLP is pleased to unveil its newly redesigned website, at www.svhflaw.com. The website welcomes visitors with a beautiful and modern new look, created by DLS Design, and it will be updated on a regular basis with news and insights from our attorneys. Please visit www.svhflaw.com for more information about our… read more →
For a pharmaceutical company, obtaining approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for a new drug product is critical to the company’s success, and accordingly, of intense interest to the investing community. In certain circumstances, the company risks exposing itself to substantial liability under federal securities laws when publicly stating optimistic opinions about… read more →
New York City’s Department of Consumer Affairs[1] recently adopted substantial amendments to the regulations under New York City’s Earned Sick Time Act (the “Act”), which generally requires New York City businesses employing five or more employees (or one or more domestic worker) to annually provide 40 hours of paid sick leave to its employees. The… read more →
[1] Although the Department of Consumer Affairs issued these rules, a recent bill signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio established a new New York City Office of Labor Standards. Going forward, the Office of Labor Standards, and not the Department of Consumer Affairs, will be responsible for enforcing the Act.
Can a defendant in a putative class action obtain dismissal of that action as moot by making an “offer of judgment” under federal rules that, if accepted, would fully satisfy the claim of the individual named plaintiff? It is an issue with implications in a broad set of contexts, from employment and consumer litigations to… read more →
The firm’s Managing Partner, Peter Venaglia, has been invited to lead an interactive workshop at the American Conference Institute’s 16th Annual Forum on Fraud and Abuse in the Sales and Marketing of Drugs: Fortifying Compliance Protocols to Prepare for Changing Enforcement Priorities. The workshop, which is entitled an “Interactive Working Group on Upgrading Your Pharmaceutical… read more →
On January 1, 2016 employers with 20 or more full-time employees in New York City will be required to offer up to $130 in pre-tax transit benefits to their employees. The law covers a wide array of employers including for-profit and nonprofit businesses, business headquartered outside the City with NYC-based employees, and chain businesses. Employers… read more →
