NY Unemployment Insurance Requests – Penalties Now Imposed

ast month, the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) rather quietly effected legislation that had previously been signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on March 29, 2013, reforming New York unemployment insurance law effective October 1, 2013.  Many companies are just now beginning to receive a letter that looks this.

The reform was enacted to correct shortcomings in the previous legislation that were, at least in part, responsible for the deficiency of the state’s Unemployment Insurance […]

By | November 25th, 2013 ||

Is There A Right To Representation In A Workplace Investigation?

It is no surprise that emotions can run high during a workplace investigation. Whether the complaint concerns harassment, theft or other alleged misconduct, there is often a tendency for parties to vigorously try to advance their version of events. One way this occurs is for employees to insist on independent legal representation throughout the course of the investigation. As explained below, although the law is relatively clear on whether employees can demand representation, the […]

By | November 24th, 2013 ||

Australia: What's News In Work Health & Safety?

In the media
Cost burden on business leads to suspension of new building safety codes
Three health-and-safety codes of practice are being suspended in South Australia because of the cost burden on business. The codes are part of controversial work safety legislation (14 November 2013). More…

Independent Review of Australia’s Aviation Safety Regulation
On 14 November 2013 the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss in Australia announced an independent review of aviation safety […]

By | November 22nd, 2013 ||