Nov 19, 2019

A work-related injury resulting from a concealed cause of the individual's fall may constitute an accident within the meaning of Retirement and Social Security Law

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A police officer [Petitioner] exited his patrol car and began walking toward the scene of a third accident in the immediate area when he ste...
Nov 18, 2019

The distinction between the internal operations and conduct affecting external relations of an Interstate Compact Commission is critical in determining areas permitting unilateral State action and those requiring bilateral State action

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey [Port Authority] is an interstate compact agency and thus is not subject to New York legisla...
Nov 15, 2019

The U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals limits the reach of Janus in public union representation case

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In an article captioned "First Circuit Limits Reach of Janus in Public Union Representation Case," Joseph Fawbush, Esq.  notes tha...

Cost-of-Living Adjustments Limits for 2020

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The Internal Revenue Service [IRS] has released the 2020 COLA limits for retirement plans and IRAs indicating the contribution, deferral an...

As a general rule, where there is a reasonable relationship of a grievance and the general subject matter of the collective bargaining agreement the dispute is arbitrable

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This litigation involved a dispute between the City of Yonkers [City], and Yonkers Fire Fighters, Local 628, IAFF, AFL-CIO [Local 628], con...