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New York State’s 529 College Savings Plans can be used to pay for a beneficiary’s qualified education expenses.  The earnings in a 529 Plan grow federally tax-deferred and qualified withdrawals are tax free. 

Proposed change in overtime rules could imapct 3.6 million workers

Zoom may have revised its terms of service, but there is still an important lesson to be learned for consumers

The latest update in the Buffalo Bills efforts to trademark Bills Mafia

New law requires employers to disclose salary ranges for all open positions and promotions

Legalized marijuana is here to stay in New York State. For employers, that can mean understanding some nuances in policies and procedures.

Memo seeks to clarify gray areas when it comes to the use and subsequent enforcement of non-compete agreements

New York takes additional step to protect the rights of working mothers

Update aims to ensure stronger protections for workers in New York by increasing employee awareness

If New York passes a proposed bill enacting a moratorium on winter evictions, it could have a major impact on residential landlords statewide.

A recent case before the Supreme Court challenged the rules governing overtime pay and the classification of exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

New York has enacted a new law, NY Executive Law Section 135-c, which authorizes notaries to perform electronic notarial acts.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rules change to outlaw the use of non-compete agreements between employers and employees. The proposed change is now open to a period of public comment before a final vote is cast.

New law aims to level the playing field for employees seeking new employment opportunities.

As the end of the calendar year approaches, it is natural to reflect on life, take stock of where you are and consider making plans for 2023 and beyond.

Governor Hochul signed an expansion of the current law to take effect January 1, 2023.

With the fourth quarter of 2022 here, it is time to consider how to be best positioned to minimize your tax liabilities before the end of the year

New York's Scaffold Law is often thought to only cover construction workers. In reality, it covers many different types of workers injured in falls from elevated workspaces.