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VIEWPOINT: NLRB General Counsel Continues Challenge to Non-Competes
Announces position on sign-on bonuses and other “stay-or-pay” provisions The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memorandum in May 2023 advancing the position that non-compete agreements between employers and employees that limit employees from accepting certain jobs at the end of their employment, interfere with employees’ rights under Section 7 […]
USDOL releases AI best practices for employers, developers
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) on Oct. 16 released a list of artificial intelligence (AI) best practices designed to ensure that emerging technologies such as AI “enhance job quality and benefit workers when they are used in the workplace.” The department’s AI best practices provide developers and employers with a detailed roadmap to implement
New labor laws in effect and on the horizon
A number of new labor laws and changes have either gone into effect or take effect soon, which means businesses need to make sure they are prepared to comply, according to a couple local labor-law experts. Two of the bigger changes involve employees that are pregnant or nursing, according to Dawn Lanouette, chair of the
Three area SUNY schools participate in state program to help students enroll in college
ALBANY, N.Y. — Three regional SUNY campuses are among the nine initial schools participating in the state’s launch of a program to help the “highest-achieving”
Two hotel projects announced as first grant recipients in Onondaga County hotel initiative
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Hotel projects in the towns of DeWitt and Salina are the first two grant recipients in the Onondaga County hotel initiative to
Syracuse–based accounting firm acquires Capital Region business
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based accounting firm Dannible & McKee, LLP on Tuesday said it’s acquired a Capital Region firm in a deal that became official on Oct. 1. Patrick A. Arico, Jr., CPA, P.C., an accounting firm in Clifton Park in Saratoga County, is now part of Dannible & McKee. “This strategic move aligns with
Naturally Lewis awards $50K in startup funding to two Lewis County businesses
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis says it has awarded a total of $50,000 to two Lewis County businesses as part of the Launch Lewis County initiative. Coffee & Clay Cafe will use $20,000 for startup equipment, furniture and inventory for a new cafe and pottery studio in Constableville. At the same time, Hartley’s Meat Market
Onondaga County survey seeks input on the future of the CNY Regional Market
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County government is using a new online survey to obtain public comment on the future of the Central New York Regional
Comptroller audit addresses issues in a town in Otsego County
PITTSFIELD — A recent audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office found the town supervisor in the town of Pittsfield in Otsego County did not maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date accounting records and reports for the town’s finances. The initial audit spanned from Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2023, but was extended forward
Syracuse names director of zoning administration
SYRACUSE — Cristian Toellner was recently appointed director of zoning administration in the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development of the City of Syracuse, Mayor Ben Walsh announced. In the role, Toellner manages the city’s Office of Zoning Administration, which regulates land use and development in Syracuse. He is responsible for the implementation of a
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