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Friday, September 07, 2018

Advising Employers to Take Preventative Measures to Avoid Costly and Disruptive Litigation

With New York State enacting new protections for employees at a feverish pace, it is more imperative than ever to advise employers of preventative measures they can take to avoid potential violations of the many federal, state and local employment laws. These laws include but are not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, the New York Labor Law, and the Suffolk County Human Rights Law. This article reviews several practices employers should implement to minimize potential exposure to costly and disruptive litigation.

Read the full article by Mordy Yankovich, Esq. in The Suffolk Lawyer here

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

Career Opportunity | Lieb at Law | Real Estate Paralegal

Job Description

Lieb at Law, P.C. seeks a digitally savvy, detail oriented and self-starter to join our boutique firm as we rapidly expand our footprint. The firm services the New York Metro area, inclusive of the Hamptons and Manhattan and represents the largest real estate brokerage and title companies in the State of New York. Moreover, the firm’s sister company is one of the largest real estate schools in the state offering in-person and digital continuing education classes to real estate brokers and salespersons. The firm is a paperless office, with use of cloud based programs to leverage efficiencies. All must be extremely technologically savvy to excel in our environment. Must be friendly, charismatic and independently motivated and organized. A large part of this job is managing relationships with clients, vendors and referrals. Opportunity for career growth.
Responsibilities:
  • Drafting contracts of sale
  • Ordering and reviewing title reports and surveys
  • Preparing closing statements
  • Miscellaneous Clerical Work such as answering telephones, distributing mail and deliveries, announcing visitors, maintaining office appearance, watering plans, making coffee.
  • Managing calendar / scheduling meetings
  • Managing and building relationships with clients and referrals
  • Managing and building relationships with 3rd parties / vendors
  • New business intake specialist
  • Ordering title reports and surveys
  • Digital File Organization
Requirements:
  • Tech Friendly / Strong Computer Skills
  • Self-sufficient & take pride in work product
  • Charismatic and friendly
  • Organized
  • Demonstrative and assertive
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Calendar and Social Media
  • Minimum Associates Degree from accredited college. Bachelor’s Degree preferred

TO APPLY: EMAIL RESUME TO CAREERS@LIEBATLAW.COM

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

33 Days Until NYS Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training

We are on the countdown until the start of mandatory sexual harassment trainings in NYS.

Just 33 days until the October 9 start date. Remember, all employees must be trained before 1/1/2019.

Lieb Compliance is offering onsite, on-demand web-based interactive videos and/or live trainings at our training center at 308 W. Main Street, Smithtown New York.

All trainings will be instructed by employment law litigators so that our content is immersive with real world examples.

To schedule your company's training - email info@liebcompliance.com the following information:
  • Company name
  • Your name / position / title 
  • Your telephone number
  • Your email address
  • Total amount of employees at your company
  • Whether you have a policy already in place (also required)
  • Whether your employees are computer literate
  • What days / times you request a training
Within 48 hours, a representative from Lieb Compliance will be in contact to solve your compliance obligation.