Ryan T. Biesenbach
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...
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Underberg & Kessler
Sep 112 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
Jul 315 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...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Jul 296 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...
Underberg & Kessler
May 241 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...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Apr 252 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....
Underberg & Kessler
Mar 61 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
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Dec 13, 20232 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
Oct 5, 20234 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
Sep 18, 20233 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
Aug 24, 20231 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 23, 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 . . .
Underberg & Kessler
Jul 25, 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.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Apr 19, 20232 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
Mar 1, 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.
Underberg & Kessler
Feb 17, 20231 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.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Jan 30, 20233 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
Dec 20, 20222 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
Oct 21, 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
Jul 5, 20222 min read
Statewide Pay Transparency Law on the Horizon
New statewide requirements for employers of 4+ employees to include certain information for job openings, promotions, or transfers.
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