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Employment Law Updates: What New York Employers Need to Know Heading into 2025
Several key employment law changes in New York have already taken effect or will begin in 2025. It’s essential for employers to stay...
Paul F. Keneally
Dec 10, 20244 min read


Employers — Don’t Forget That NYS Law Allows Time off to Vote
The 2024 elections are just weeks away on November 5, 2024. As we’ve previously reported , employers across New York are still required...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Shoemaker and Biesenbach Selected as 2024 Attorneys of the Year
Underberg & Kessler LLP is proud to announce that Jennifer A. Shoemaker and Ryan T. Biesenbach were selected as 2024 Attorneys of the...
Underberg & Kessler
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Key Employment Law Updates from the 2024 New York Legislative Session
By Paul F. Keneally, Esq. and Ryan T. Biesenbach, Esq. Several new employment law changes were included in the recently passed 2024 New...
Underberg & Kessler
Jul 31, 20245 min read


EEOC’s Updated Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment
On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published its long-awaited Enforcement Guidance on...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Jul 29, 20246 min read


Cheers to U&K's J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Team!
The U&K team of Hannah Prescott, Ryan Biesenbach, Joshua Beisker, and Roman Martyniv enjoyed the sunshine, good food, friendly...
Underberg & Kessler
May 24, 20241 min read


The FTC Announces Nationwide Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a new rule banning nationwide most non-compete agreements for workers....
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Apr 25, 20242 min read


U&K Attorneys Comment on Emerging Litigation Risks in Rochester Business Journal Article
Paul F. Keneally and Ryan T. Biesenbach, were featured in a recent article published in the Rochester Business Journal. The article, “How c
Underberg & Kessler
Mar 6, 20241 min read


Wage Increases are Coming in 2024
Earlier this year, the New York State Legislature passed, and Governor Hochul signed, a minimum wage increase that will take effect...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Dec 13, 20232 min read


Could Legislation Limiting Non-Compete Agreements Kick off a New Era of Workplace Disputes?
A mainstay of employment-based litigation – non-compete agreements – are on the proverbial chopping block. On June 20, 2023, the New York...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Oct 5, 20234 min read


Governor Hochul Signs Labor Law Amendments Bolstering Employee Protections
On September 14, 2023, Governor Hochul signed into law two pieces of legislation that effectively amended the New York State Labor Law...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Sep 18, 20233 min read


Reminder: New York’s Wage Transparency Law Goes Into Effect September 17, 2023
As we previously advised, on June 3, 2022, the New York State Legislature passed Senate Bill 9427A/A.10477 – the Pay Transparency Law....
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Aug 24, 20231 min read


NLRB Adopts Stricter Standards for Employment Policies
In early August 2023, the National Labor Relations Board announced a revised, more restrictive legal standard to determine . . .
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Aug 23, 20231 min read

Ryan T. Biesenbach Appointed to Literacy Rochester Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce that Ryan T. Biesenbach has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of Literacy Rochester.
Underberg & Kessler
Jul 25, 20231 min read

NYS Releases Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training Resources
On April 11, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor released the State’s updated model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy . . .
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Apr 19, 20232 min read

NLRB Holds Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance Agreements to Be Unlawful
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently issued a decision that may significantly alter the terms used in severance agreements.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Mar 1, 20232 min read

Sharing Insight with HR Professionals at the 2023 Legal Update
Our Labor & Employment team spoke to a sold-out crowd at the 2023 Legal Update regarding NYS's sexual harassment prevention program.
Underberg & Kessler
Feb 17, 20231 min read


Reminder to Management: It’s (Past) Time to Update Your Employee Handbook (Again)
There are a myriad of benefits for an employer in establishing and disseminating job-related information such as policies and expectations.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Jan 30, 20233 min read


Breastfeeding Rights to Expand in 2023
On December 9, 2022, Governor Hochul signed a bill into law amending New York’s Labor Laws by expanding required accommodations . . .
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Dec 20, 20222 min read


Reminder: Employee Time Off to Vote and Posting Requirements
The 2022 elections are just over two weeks away on November 8, 2022. Employers across NY are again required to comply with Section 3-110...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Oct 21, 20222 min read
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