New York’s Paid Sick Leave Law Takes Effect

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New York’s new paid sick leave law quietly took effect on April 1^st.  Now businesses with five or more employees have to provide up to five sick paid days off to workers if they, or a relative, fall ill.  As a result, about 1.2 million workers now have paid sick leave for the first time.

Many employees and employers have found the new law to be a reasonable adjustment.  Shiv Puri of Bombay Sandwich Company thought that providing time off was “the right thing to do.”  Although initially concerned about the cost this would have on his business, he realized that he could absorb the cost.  Mr. Puri is still concerned that some employees might take advantage of the new law, but is happy to provide his employees with sick leave after they have been on the job for three months.

Mayor Bill de Blasio considers this new law to be a victory.  With the paid sick leave law, he has succeeded in his promise to “lift up working families.”  Read more about this new law in the New York Times.

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Suffolk May Use Eminent Domain to Acquire 41 Fire Island Homes

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Fire Island was seriously affected by superstorm Sandy.   In an effort to protect Fire Island and the people who live there, Suffolk County is prepared to use eminent domain to acquire 41 oceanfront Fire Island homes that lie in route of a planned storm-shielding dune.

This emergency flood protection project is funded with federal Sandy aid (FIMP).  However, homeowners will receive the current value of their homes, not the pre-sandy value.  This has left many affected families concerned about low appraisals.  Some homeowners are considering improving their homes to receive a better value, even though they will eventually be demolished.

Suffolk County cannot begin appraisals until the contracts have been approved by the Army Corps and New York State.  This will most likely happen in August.  Read more about the eminent domain process in Newsday.

The Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced in comprehensive legal cases, including real estate.  Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm.  Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.

General Motors Ignition Switch Recall

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General Motors may pay damages to those with accident cases that occurred before the company filed for bankruptcy in 2009.  Although the company is legally protected by the agreements made through bankruptcy, they are considering compensating those who experienced crashes due to defective ignition switches.

Since 2001, millions of cars were recalled for defective ignition switches that General Motors failed to fix.  The faulty ignition switches could suddenly cut off engine power and deactivate air bags.  There are 13 deaths linked to this defect.  

It is not clear why GM failed to acknowledge the ignition switch issue.  However, one document shows that the price of a new switch would cost the company 90 cents extra.

Check to see if your car is affected by the GM recall on their website.  You can also read more about the pending case in the New York Times.

The Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced in comprehensive legal cases, including motor vehicle accidents.  Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm.  Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.