PowerPoint Presentation — Harassment and Hostile Work Environment

February 5, 2018

  Follow the link below to view and listen to my presentation on the terms “Harassment” and “Hostile Work Environment.”  The presentation explains the difference between the dictionary definitions of these terms and their legal definitions and how they apply in the workplace. Just click on the link below and open the PowerPoint file.  On … More PowerPoint Presentation — Harassment and Hostile Work Environment

New York’s Home Equity Theft Prevention Act

June 27, 2017

By Michael A. Starvaggi, Esq. The Home Equity Theft Prevention Act (“HETPA”) has been in effect since February 1, 2007. Its purpose is to protect distressed homeowners from potentially fraudulent “foreclosure rescue” programs by assuring that the homeowner has sufficient information to make an informed decision about the transfer of title to his or her … More New York’s Home Equity Theft Prevention Act

The “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act

June 27, 2017

By Stanley J. Silverstone, Esq. http://www.sjsilverstone.com A new New York City law with potential implications outside New York City is scheduled to go into effect on May 15, 2017.  The “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” was signed by Mayor de Blasio on November 16, 2016, with the goal of protecting independent contractors by providing a right … More The “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act

The Ubiquitous Terms “Harassment” & “Hostile Work Environment”

June 27, 2017

By Michael A. Starvaggi, Esq. Over the past several years, the phrases “workplace harassment” and “hostile work environment” have been given significant attention in the media. As a result, these phrases have made their way into the vernacular and have, unfortunately, become misunderstood. The fact is that the legal definitions of “harassment” and “hostility” are … More The Ubiquitous Terms “Harassment” & “Hostile Work Environment”