Effective April 1, 2014, businesses with a New York City office that have 20 or more employees working out of such office are required to provide five paid sick days per calendar year to their employees. (The law will expand to employers with 15 or more employees starting October 1, 2015.) Businesses with fewer employees…
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Privacy Alert – New Jersey Supreme Court Requires A Warrant For Searches Of Cell Phone Data
The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their cell phone location data under the NJ state constitution and that “cell-phone location information, which users must provide to receive service, can reveal a great deal of personal information about an individual.” In a turn that is becoming…
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When To Give Out Your Social Security Number and How To Protect It
OlenderFeldman was interviewed by U.S. News and World Report about when to give out your social security number and how to protect it, so that you can protect your privacy. Most people get requests for their social security number on a regular basis, and it is often difficult to understand whether you are required to…
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA): FAQ For Business Owners
In response to questions from concerned business owners, we’ve compiled answers to some of the frequently asked legal questions regarding complying with the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare”. The Affordable Care Act: FAQ For Business Owners Many businesses are still unaware that they must assess this year whether they are required under the Patient Protection and…
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