The Labor and Employment Podcast

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The Labor & Employment Podcast is an award-winning biweekly Barclay Damon Live presentation that keeps you updated on all things employees. Our Barclay Damon hosts and their guests discuss state and federal anti-harassment and discrimination laws; wage and hour and misclassification audits; onboarding, disciplining, and offboarding employees; enforcing restrictive covenants; and other topics of interest to employers.

  1. FEB 19

    Managing Risk and Responsibility: The NYS Employer Handbook Series, Part 1

    In this episode, Rosemary Enright and Michael Sciotti discuss the critical elements of employee handbooks, focusing on EEO policies, the importance of updates, and the necessity for clear communication regarding accommodations and leave policies. They emphasize the legal implications of having (or not having) a well-structured handbook. The conversation also touches on the significance of electronic distribution and the acknowledgment of having received a handbook as well as the mandatory policies that must be included to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Stay tuned for more on employee handbooks in upcoming episodes.

    34 min

  2. FEB 5

    What the Trapped at Work Act Means for New York Employers

    They’re back for Episode 2! Listen in as Rosemary Enright and Michael Sciotti discuss the Trapped at Work Act, which prohibits employers in New York State from requiring employees to repay money if an employee leaves their job before a specified timeframe. Using specific examples, Rosemary and Mike explore who is affected by the act, the implications for employers, and the importance of compliance. The conversation also covers employment promissory notes, potential amendments to the law, and strategies for employers moving forward, including the need for self-audits and clear employee handbooks.

    33 min

  3. JAN 22

    New York’s 2026 Wage and Exemption Updates: What Employers Need to Know

    To launch the fourth season of our Labor & Employment Podcast, host Rosemary Enright is joined by a new podcast partner, Barclay Damon’s Mike Sciotti. Rosemary and Mike discuss significant changes in New York State's minimum wage laws, including the implications of salary threshold increases and the importance of understanding wage orders. They explore the nuances of employee classifications and the responsibilities of employers in maintaining compliance with labor laws. The conversation emphasizes the need for employers to stay informed and proactive in managing employee compensation and classifications. Listen in!

    37 min

  4. 11/21/2024

    Jingle All the Way to January: Holiday Season Must-Dos for Employers, Part 2

    Lee and Rosemary continue their conversation about essential considerations for employers as the year end approaches. Diving right in with bonuses, they emphasize the importance of clear communication regarding bonus eligibility and criteria to prevent misunderstandings. They touch on the implications of bonuses for leave and tax considerations and on the pitfalls of one-size-fits-all bonus structures. Rosemary and Lee also discuss minimum-wage changes, salary thresholds, W-2 distribution deadlines, and vacation and sick leave policies, and they suggest that it's a great time for employers to conduct a review of their payroll practices. After reminding everyone that your feedback matters, they sign off for this season. Look for new episodes early next year.

    59 min

  5. 11/07/2024

    Jingle All the Way to January: Holiday Season Must-dos for Employers, Part 1

    Welcome back, Rosemary! In this episode, Lee and Rosemary take their usual no-nonsense approach to the sometimes-fraught topic of the office holiday party. The conversation encompasses essential considerations for employers, like inclusivity, alternatives to traditional parties, dress codes, and tactics to manage alcohol consumption. Using the Six Ps Rule (“prior proper planning prevents poor performance”), the conversation highlights the importance of maintaining workplace standards during holiday celebrations and shares cautionary tales of past holiday party mishaps. The episode concludes with final thoughts on how to ensure a successful and safe holiday party experience for all employees.

    50 min

  6. 10/23/2024

    “Forkful of Compliance: Digesting New York’s Meal Credit,” With Lee Jacobs

    In this quick solo episode, Barclay Damon’s Lee Jacobs discusses the complexities of meal credit regulations in New York State. He covers the various categories of employees who might be included, and, as always, emphasizes the importance of compliance—for good communication, to foster a smoothly running workplace, and, importantly, to avoid penalties. Lee also explores the cost-benefit analysis of implementing meal credits, suggesting employers consider whether the administrative costs outweigh the savings. Lee refers again to the very important LS 54 form from the Department of Labor and closes out by asking for listeners’ valuable feedback. Stay tuned for more and . . . the return of Rosemary Enright!

    29 min

  7. 10/10/2024

    “Uniform Matters: Understanding the Uniform Credit in New York,” With Lee Jacobs

    In another solo episode, Barclay Damon’s Lee Jacobs lays out the intricacies of the uniform credit in New York State. Even if you’re not an employer or employee in the hospitality industry, there is a lot of important information here. Many industries, including retail and health care, require uniforms, so listen in as Lee covers the definition of uniforms, employer responsibilities regarding uniforms, reimbursement requirements, and the consequences of noncompliance with labor regulations. Lee also provides practical advice for enhancing employee morale through effective uniform policies. Stay tuned for an upcoming episode on meal credits. Want more hot labor and employment updates? Join us for Barclay Damon’s inaugural New York Labor & Employment Law Conference on October 16, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, for developments and trends in employment law, featuring Barclay Damon attorneys and our keynote speaker, Maureen Kielt, regional director of the EEOC. Register here.

    19 min

  8. 09/26/2024

    “Tips From the Tip Jar: Tipping in the State of New York,” With Lee Jacobs

    No mysteries here! This episode of Barclay Damon Live: Labor & Employment Podcast discusses the topic of tipping, specifically focusing on the tip credit in New York State. In a quick solo episode, Lee Jacobs explains what a tip credit is and how it affects the minimum wage for tipped employees. He also discusses the requirements for taking the tip credit, including giving notice to employees and properly documenting tip distributions. Employers and others in the hospitality industry, listen in for valuable information, and stay tuned for more. Want more hot labor and employment updates? Join us for Barclay Damon’s inaugural New York Labor & Employment Law Conference on October 16, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, for developments and trends in employment law, featuring Barclay Damon attorneys and our keynote speaker, Maureen Kielt, regional director of the EEOC. Register here.

    37 min
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The Labor & Employment Podcast is an award-winning biweekly Barclay Damon Live presentation that keeps you updated on all things employees. Our Barclay Damon hosts and their guests discuss state and federal anti-harassment and discrimination laws; wage and hour and misclassification audits; onboarding, disciplining, and offboarding employees; enforcing restrictive covenants; and other topics of interest to employers.

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