On January 1, 2018, the New York Paid Family Leave (“PFL”) Law will become effective. Eligible employees who take PFL will continue... More

Although New York’s requirement for employers to provide Paid Family Leave to their employees does not go into... More

On May 4th, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a law that will prohibit employers from... More

Last week, in an eagerly-awaited ruling, a Texas Federal Court issued a nationwide injunction that stops the Department of Labor’s widely publicized... More

The IRS has issued proposed regulations that expand upon the treatment of cash incentives provided to an employee if he waives coverage... More

The United States Department of Labor issued its long-awaited rule increasing the minimum salary for overtime eligibility. Effective December 1, 2016, ... More

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed into law a bill that gradually raises the minimum wage for many New York employers... More

For 2016, contributions to a stand-alone defined contribution plan are limited to $53,000 plus, in the case of a participant who reaches... More

Many employers offer employees a cash incentive (an "Opt-Out Payment"), if they waive coverage under the employer’s health... More

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) brought an emphasis on wellness programs and promoted the involvement of employers in improving the health of... More

On December 21, 2015, the New York City Commission on Human Rights, the agency that enforces New York City's Human Rights Law,... More

The IRS recently issued IRS Notice 2016-4 which delays the deadlines for providing employees and the IRS information about employer-provided health coverage. ... More

Constant vigilance is required for employers to avoid pitfalls arising from an ever-increasing number of employment laws and regulations. Year end is... More

Earlier this year, we informed you that New York City had approved legislation making it unlawful for an employer to make any... More

For the past three decades, employers have enjoyed the benefit of a relatively predictable and common sense standard for determining joint employer... More

Earlier this year, we wrote regarding an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law that makes it unlawful for an... More

In 1978, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) established a rule that employers were not required to disclose, in response to a... More

The Supreme Court has recently upheld a critical aspect of the Affordable Care Act by holding that tax... More

The New York City Council recently voted to approve legislation that makes it unlawful for a covered employer or its agent to... More

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently published proposed regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") that provide guidance ... More

The New York City Council recently voted to approve a bill that would amend the New York City Human Rights Law, making... More

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the definition of the term "spouse" under the Family and Medical Leave Act will change... More

As leaves begin to fall and word-a-day calendars grow thin, many employers begin plans for end-of-the-year holiday parties. Parties can be a... More

Last year, New York City amended its Human Rights Law to require most New York City employers to reasonably accommodate pregnant workers.... More

The IRS has issued final regulations on the Pay-or-Play Mandate, which requires certain employers to offer affordable health care coverage with minimum ... More

In years gone by, union organizing took on a familiar tone. Organizers distributing leaflets near parking lots. Employees discussing authorization cards ... More

The New York City Council recently amended the Paid Sick Time Law. Mayor DeBlasio has expressed his support and is expected to... More

In recent years, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and federal courts have ruled that employer confidentiality policies that prohibit employees ... More

We previously notified you that New York City had passed a law that requires New York City employers with five or more... More

The IRS has recently issued guidance on the application of the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor and Revenue Ruling... More

A recent New York Federal Court decision serves as a reminder for employers to make sure that their pay practices comply with... More

Clifton Budd & DeMaria is honored to announce that U.S. News and World Report has named the Firm to its "Best Law... More

When making employment decisions, seasoned human resources managers are well-versed in avoiding adverse actions based on "traditional" protected classes. ... More

The ACA imposed a new fee, the Patient Centered Outcome Research Institute (PCORI) fee on health insurers for insured plans and plan... More

Last week, two federal Courts issued conflicting rulings as to whether, under the Affordable Care Act ("ACA"), the IRS can authorize tax... More

HealthCare System recently settled a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging that its leave of absence policy violated ... More

Last week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed legislation that will prohibit most New Jersey employers from asking about an applicant's criminal ... More

Increasing challenges and competition over recent years have led business owners to explore new opportunities in order to... More

Employers often use tests and assessment procedures to screen individuals for hire and promotion. There are many different types of such tests... More

In a decision published December 11, 2014 involving the Purple Communications Company, the National Labor Relations Board ruled that employees have a... More

As the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) continues to be rolled out, a costly mandate looms on the not-so-distant horizon. Beginning in 2018,... More

The New York State Assembly recently delivered a bill to Governor Cuomo amending the Wage Theft Prevention Act. The bill will, among... More

Employers who offer their employees the opportunity to pay their share of premiums for health coverage with pre-tax dollars must offer this... More