As of April 12, 2018, companies in the State of New York are now exposed to liability for harassment of independent contractors in the workplace. The text of the new law can be found here. The New York State Human Rights Law previously only protected employees from sexual harassment. While the statute does not specify whether companies can be held liable for acts of their independent contractors who sexually harass other independent contractors, the statute does state that when determining whether a company is liable for the acts of the harasser, the “extent of the employer’s control and any other legal responsibility which the employer may have with respect to the conduct of the harasser” should be considered. This language appears to imply that companies such as real estate brokerages which subject independent contractors to substantial supervision (as required by 19 NYCRR §175.21(a) and Real Property Law §441(1)(d )), would be exposed to liability for all acts of harassment committed by their independent contractors. It is thus imperative that brokerage firms immediately implement sexual harassment policies and trainings for their independent contractors in addition to their employees to mitigate potential exposure.
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Friday, April 20, 2018
Lieb at Law, P.C. is thrilled to announce Mordy Yankovich has joined the litigation team. Mordy's practice focuses on corporate, real estate and employment litigation and compliance. Mr. Yankovich represents companies in all aspects of litigation in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. He prides himself on advocating zealously for his clients while providing constructive and honest counsel to achieve the best possible result.
In addition to litigating matters, Mr. Yankovich advises clients on compliance with federal, state and local laws and conducts trainings for employers, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment trainings, to minimize clients’ potential exposure. Prior to working at Lieb at Law, P.C., Mr. Yankovich was a litigation associate with Jackson Lewis, P.C., a national law firm focusing on labor and employment law.
Mr. Yankovich is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the U.S. District Court of New Jersey. He received his law degree from Hofstra University School of Law where he was an articles editor of the Labor and Employment Law Journal and a member of the Dean’s List. Prior to law school, Mr. Yankovich graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in Public Relations and a minor in Economics.
When not advocating on behalf of his clients, Mr. Yankovich enjoys playing golf and tennis, creative writing, following the stock market, and spending quality time with his wife and 2 children.
In addition to litigating matters, Mr. Yankovich advises clients on compliance with federal, state and local laws and conducts trainings for employers, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment trainings, to minimize clients’ potential exposure. Prior to working at Lieb at Law, P.C., Mr. Yankovich was a litigation associate with Jackson Lewis, P.C., a national law firm focusing on labor and employment law.
Mr. Yankovich is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the U.S. District Court of New Jersey. He received his law degree from Hofstra University School of Law where he was an articles editor of the Labor and Employment Law Journal and a member of the Dean’s List. Prior to law school, Mr. Yankovich graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in Public Relations and a minor in Economics.
When not advocating on behalf of his clients, Mr. Yankovich enjoys playing golf and tennis, creative writing, following the stock market, and spending quality time with his wife and 2 children.
Friday, April 13, 2018
Andrew Lieb Esq, put together a special real estate section of the Suffolk Lawyer's April 2018 addition. Included in the section are the following articles:
These articles are designed to ground educate and inspire us. They are the foundation of what is today because without learning about today, we cannot be prepared to leverage tomorrow.
To read the full section, click here.
- Considerations When Planning a Real Estate Investment Business by Sabie Franco
- The Effect of a Discontinuance on the Mortgage Foreclosure Statute of Limitations Period by Christopher Gorman and James Wighaus
- Condo and Co-op Boards Beware - Discrimination in Housing by Dennis Valet
- Don't Slip Up Handling a Slip and Fall Deposition by Kenneth Landau
These articles are designed to ground educate and inspire us. They are the foundation of what is today because without learning about today, we cannot be prepared to leverage tomorrow.
To read the full section, click here.
Condominiums and cooperatives, especially
high-end associations, are infamous
for their lengthy, comprehensive,
and often draconian purchase applications,
by-laws, and house rules. In their
quest to ensure that prospective new
purchasers will be the proverbial “good
neighbor” it is easy for a board of managers
to inadvertently take discriminatory
actions that expose the board to liability.
This article examines some
common issues a board of managers
should consider when hiring an attorney
to craft or review purchase
applications, by-laws, and
house rules that ensure compliance
with ever-changing
local, state, and federal discrimination
laws.
To read the full article by Dennis Valet, Esq, click here.
To read the full article by Dennis Valet, Esq, click here.
Monday, April 09, 2018
Available here are all cases, statutes, and other supporting materials for the CLE, The Top Real Estate Laws of 2017, sponsored by First American Title, presented on Monday, April 9, 2018 at the The Omni Building.
Click HERE for downloadable materials.
Click HERE for downloadable materials.