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VIEWPOINT: NYS Department of Labor Issues FAQs on Recreational Marijuana
The New York Department of Labor (DOL) [in early October] published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana and its impact on the workplace (https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/10/p420-cannabisfaq-10-08-21.pdf). The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), which legalized the recreational use of marijuana for individuals over the age of 21 in New York, was passed in March […]
Bond attorneys contribute to 2021 Chambers USA regional employment guide
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC (BSK) attorneys Michael Bernstein and Peter Jones are the contributing editors of Chambers USA’s 2021 edition of the “US Regional Employment” guide. They’ve also authored the introduction to this widely used guide for in-house legal counsel and human-resource professionals. Bond attorneys Louis DiLorenzo, Thomas Eron, and Howard Miller, along with Bernstein and
AARP says state law boosts workers’ retirement security
ALBANY, N.Y. — AARP New York is applauding a new state law that will help as many as 2.5 million private-sector workers save for retirement through an automatic enrollment payroll-deduction savings program. The new law “strengthens” the state’s enacted but yet-to-be-implemented Secure Choice Savings program. It requires private companies and nonprofit organizations with at least
Bassett Healthcare Network, MMRI plan to collaborate on health research and outcomes
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Cooperstown–based Bassett Healthcare Network and the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) of Utica plan a new collaborative initiative to “further the advancement
People news: Syracuse names DeBoue women’s basketball director of operations
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Athletics announced Monday that Ashleigh DeBoue has joined the Syracuse women’s basketball team as director of basketball operations. DeBoue will
State says Auburn’s new $10 million public-safety building is complete
AUBURN, N.Y. — Crews have completed a $10 million project for a new shared public-safety building in Auburn. Funded in part through Auburn’s 2018 win
SU’s IVMF selected for federal program to help underserved, veteran-owned businesses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s (SU) Institute for Veterans & Military Families (IVMF) will use a $5 million federal award to serve as a community-navigator
Palmieri announces projects in second phase of Utica Prosperity Initiative
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri has unveiled Phase II of the city’s allocation of funding through the Utica Prosperity Initiative. The second phase
People news: MACNY hires Langan as a workforce-development specialist
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, announced it has hired Emily Langan as a workforce-development specialist. In her role, she will represent MACNY and
Hochul nominates Knight as new director of Empire State Development
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she is nominating Hope Knight as the next president and CEO of Empire State Development (ESD) and as
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