As we turn the calendar to 2019, business owners and managers in New York need to be aware of the following changes: Minimum Wage: For New York City businesses with 11 or more employees the minimum wage is $15 an hour beginning December 31, 2018, $13.50 an hour with 10 or less but will be […]
Leftovers Again?
The holiday season coincides with the period between election day and the new legislative session after New Year’s. Not much gets done, of course, but that doesn’t stop politicians and well-connected interest groups from trying to get the public excited about leftover ideas and re-purposed public images. Let’s peak inside the kitchen and see what’s on the […]
New United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Could Provide Needed Boon for New York’s Dairy Industry
For 25 years the United States, Mexico, and Canada operated under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which is now a $1.2 trillion open-trade zone. Despite the staggering revenue, overtime NAFTA became more associated with loss of jobs and manufacturing rather than a rising tide lifting economic agreement. As the economy tumbled into recession […]
Proposed Hours of Service Regulation Adjustments: Potential Game Changer!
Though wildly controversial the ELD Mandate has flashed a light on two major concerns that have been plaguing the trucking industry for sometime now. One is the lack of available safe overnight parking, particularly in Metro areas, and the other is the issues with hours of service (HOS) regulations. Due to a grassroots push from the […]
New York State Passes Legislation to Combat Sexual Harassment
Since the allegations of sexual harassment and assault against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein became known in the Fall of 2017 the nation has begun a long overdue process of discussing and addressing workplace harassment. Though the grassroot efforts of the #Metoo and #Timesup movements keep the conversation in the public eye, it is important for […]