Downfall of a ‘Fall-Down’ Statute: The ‘Deconstruction’ of Labor Law §240(1) Under ‘O'Brien v. Port Authority’
In his commentary, Matthew Siegel’s examines elements of Labor Law §240(1)—the “Scaffold Law,”­ which he believes many in the ...
Unemployment claims in New York declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in New York dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to ...
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Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025
What’s his deal: A former Assembly member, Manhattan borough president and city comptroller, Stringer certainly has the ...
‘Deregulation by Firings’: Breaking Down the Cuts to Financial Oversight
The furious pace of deregulation is gutting agencies intended to protect ordinary Americans, consumer advocates say. But ...
Off Broadway, Labor Tension Heats Up
Stagehands and other backstage workers have gone on strike against a prominent theater, and two productions have been ...
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NY State Police Settle Nursing Worker's Sex Discrimination Suit
New York State will pay $25,000 to settle, without admitting fault, a lawsuit accusing the police of failing to provide nursing mothers with reasonable break times and a proper location to express ...
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US Labor Costs Rise From Year Earlier by Least Since 2021
US labor cost growth cooled in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, reassuring Federal Reserve policymakers wage pressures are gradually diminishing and no longer a key driver of inflation. The ...
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Unemployment claims in New York declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in New York dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs ...