What to Know About the New York Clean Slate Act
August 17, 2023
New York legislators recently approved the Clean Slate Act, which several other states have adopted over the years. This Act aims to improve job and housing opportunities for many...
New York Legislators Pass Clean Slate Act
July 3, 2023
After an extended legislative session, New York’s legislators passed the Clean Slate Act. If signed into law by the state’s Governor, this bill will have a two-fold effect. Though...
NYC Comptroller Reports Clean Slate NY Act Could Gain Resident’s $2.4 Billion in Wages
June 1, 2023
The future of New York City’s proposed Clean Slate Act appears increasingly uncertain as the end of the session draws near. Should it pass,...
New York Strengthens Background Checks for Child Advocacy Centers
December 6, 2022
New York’s governor has signed a new measure into law, strengthening background checks for workers in child advocacy centers. This law allows these centers...
New York State Expands Background Check Requirements for Summer Camps
September 13, 2022
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new bill requiring all children’s camps within the state to perform background checks on staff. The bill...
New York Clean Slate Act Fails to Clear Assembly
New York State’s legislative session has ended without the Assembly passing the highly controversial “Clean Slate Act.” Despite working late into the night, the Assembly was unable to pass this bill...
New York State Senate Passes New Harassment Protections
New York’s Senate has passed legislation to strengthen the state’s workplace sexual harassment protections. The new legislation institutes protections for both public and private...
Federal Judge Rules that Convicted Murderer Can Sue Over Being Rejected for Grocery Delivery Position
A U.S. District Court judge in New York has ruled that a convicted murderer who served almost 23 years in prison can sue over being turned down...
New York Department of Labor Issues New Rules for State’s Sick Leave Law
The New York Department of Labor has recently introduced long-awaited rules clarifying the state’s Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law which went into effect more than...