The Westchester Human Rights Commission has issued FAQs on the new Westchester Earned Sick Leave Law (“ESLL”). It has also issued a sample “Notice of Employee Rights” that employers may use to comply with the notice provisions of the law. This information, and more about the ESLL, can be found at this link: https://humanrights.westchestergov.com/resources/earned-sick-leave-law. Please…
Read Full PostVolunteer Spotlight: Lisa Ulrich, IBM
IBM intellectual property attorney Lisa Ulrich has been a dedicated Pro Bono Partnership volunteer since 2011 and we wanted to take this opportunity to thank her for the many hours she has spent helping clients. This year alone, Lisa has volunteered on six matters for four different clients, including a matter she worked on for…
Read Full PostVolunteer Spotlight: Kurt Odell, Moran Towing Corporation
Kurt Odell, litigation counsel at Moran Towing Corporation, is one of Pro Bono Partnership’s most prolific Fairfield County, Connecticut volunteers. Since he began volunteering with the Partnership, Kurt has worked on 10 matters for nonprofit clients ranging from homeless shelters to youth educational organizations. With the help of dedicated volunteers such as Kurt, Pro Bono…
Read Full PostVolunteer Spotlight: Long Island Legal Check-Up Volunteers
On November 8, 2018, our Long Island office held its first legal clinic, a “Legal Check-up for Long Island Nonprofits.” This half-day program provided an opportunity for eight Long Island-based nonprofits to receive free legal assessments. We are so thankful for the overwhelming turnout from our volunteers-20 attorneys representing eight different law firms and companies!…
Read Full PostLegal Alert: New Jersey Significantly Increases Employee Minimum Wage and Leave Entitlements
New Jersey has enacted two new laws that significantly increase the minimum wage and employees’ entitlements with respect to leaves of absence and wage replacement benefits. New Jersey’s minimum wage will increase gradually, to at least $15.00 an hour. Not all employees will reach the $15.00 level at the same time. To learn more about…
Read Full PostLegal Alert: Westchester Implements New Earned Sick Leave Law Effective April 10
Effective April 10, 2019, the new Westchester Earned Sick Leave Law (ESLL) will require employers to provide sick leave time to employees who work in Westchester County, NY. Any employee who works in Westchester County for more than 80 hours per calendar year is entitled to accrue 1 hour of sick leave time for every 30…
Read Full PostVolunteers of the Year 1999-2010
Since 1999, Pro Bono Partnership has celebrated its Volunteers of the Year at regional events hosted throughout its service area. Our Volunteers of the Year from 1999-2010 are listed below. We couldn’t do what we do without our wonderful volunteers! 2010 RBS Global Banking & Markets – Americas; Robinson & Cole LLP; Vance G. Camisa,…
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