LIEB BLOG

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Cash Offers on Real Estate Transactions: Option for Acquisition Mortgage Post-Closing

Buyers can pay cash at closing and reap the benefits of obtaining a loan on the property by purchasing a 90-day post-closing loan.

This can be helpful for buyers who want to make competitive cash offers, close quickly and subsequently obtain mortgage interest deduction benefits of the loan according to the IRS, Publication 936.

Read the full article by Andrew Lieb, Esq. published in The Suffolk Lawyer here.

Suffolk County Bans Employers From Inquiring Into Applicants' Salary History

Because of the Restrict Information Regarding Salary and Earnings (RISE), Suffolk County Human Rights Law now prohibits employers from asking job applicants about their salary history. The new law is effective on June 30th, 2019.

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

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Real Tips HR: Sexual Harassment Prevention Trainings & Policies in NY

Learn what happens when NY Employers do not provide sexual harassment prevention trainings and policies to their employees. Every NYS employer must provide their employees with both an annual sexual harassment prevention training and policy pursuant to Labor Law section 201-g. It is a misdemeanor for Employers to violate the Labor Law and likely will trigger an EPLI insurance provider to disclaim coverage in a prospective sex discrimination lawsuit. Employment Experts Andrew Lieb, Esq. and Mordy Yankovich, Esq. share your risks.

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Andrew Lieb, Esq., MPH, is the Managing Attorney of Lieb at Law, P.C., a litigation firm known for handling high-stakes business disputes, employment discrimination claims, independent contractor issues, AI compliance, and employment litigation. A frequent legal analyst in the media, Andrew is also the founder of Lieb School, where he has educated tens of thousands of professionals on compliance, fair housing, and evolving civil rights laws. He is a published author and a national leader in educating attorneys across the country, with a focus on employment law, real estate brokerage law, independent contractor classification, AI discrimination risk, and anti-competitive business practices. Andrew is dedicated to making the law accessible, actionable, and aligned with the demands of the modern workplace. Attorney Advertising.