- September 22, 2023
- FIRM NEWS
Garfunkel Wild attorneys have once again been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Super Lawyers.
Biography
Salvatore Puccio has counseled and represented clients in a variety of fields including health care, cannabis, hospitality industry, construction, and landscaping. He has particular experience in counseling clients concerning the employer-employee relationship including the defense of wage and hour lawsuits, age, race, gender, national origin, and disability discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuits, compliance with workplace regulations and employment statutes, including COVID-19 laws and regulations. He designs, implements and conducts anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training and regulars oversees investigations for organizations of all sizes.
Sal’s practice includes the defense of many federal and state class action lawsuits, including defense of FLSA, NYLL, and data breach class actions. His practice also includes complex commercial litigation matters and has represented clients in breach of contract matters, managed care disputes, partnership disputes and breakups, antitrust matters, construction litigation, and landlord/tenant disputes.
Sal previously served as the General Counsel for Breast Cancer Help, Inc., on a pro bono basis, and was an adjunct professor at New York Institute of Technology.
He is frequently asked to participate in speaking engagements and training programs for organizations and clients on topics including employment law, cannabis law, healthcare law, or a combination of the laws.
Sal’s practice includes the defense of many federal and state class action lawsuits, including defense of FLSA, NYLL, and data breach class actions. His practice also includes complex commercial litigation matters and has represented clients in breach of contract matters, managed care disputes, partnership disputes and breakups, antitrust matters, construction litigation, and landlord/tenant disputes.
Sal previously served as the General Counsel for Breast Cancer Help, Inc., on a pro bono basis, and was an adjunct professor at New York Institute of Technology.
He is frequently asked to participate in speaking engagements and training programs for organizations and clients on topics including employment law, cannabis law, healthcare law, or a combination of the laws.
News
- September 29, 2022
- AWARDS
Thirty-Three Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2022 New York Metro/Upstate New York Rising Stars.
- May 21, 2021
- FIRM NEWS
Garfunkel Wild, P.C., a premier law firm with a specialty in health law, is pleased to announce the formal launch of the firm’s multi-disciplinary Cannabis Law Practice Group to help clients navigate the rapidly evolving cannabis landscape and conflicting federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- October 28, 2020
- AWARDS
Thirty-Six Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2020 New York Metro/Upstate Rising Stars.
- September 13, 2019
- AWARDS
Thirty-Four Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2019 New York Metro Rising Stars.
Insights
Additional speaking & writing
Speeches and Events
- April 25, 2024
- ALERTS
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) promulgated a final rule banning most non-compete agreements, in any industry, and is set to become effective 120 days after its publication in the Federal Register (the “Final Rule”).
- April 24, 2024
- ALERTS
On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule expanding eligibility for overtime pay (the Rule). This is a federal rule and will set the floor for eligibility for overtime pay nationwide. Individual states may require even higher minimum salary thresholds.
- April 18, 2024
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild's Salvatore Puccio will present at Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s ASCA 2024, April 17-20, 2024. He will present “HR Highlights for the Healthcare Provider”.
- March 12, 2024
- EVENTS
Join Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew L. Zwerling and Salvatore Puccio as they provide practical guidance on how to create a company-wide evaluation system and guidance on best practices for delivering positive and difficult messages to staff.
- February 12, 2024
- ALERTS
As of January 1, 2024, employers with 100 or more employees in certain high-hazard industries, including some defined health care providers, must submit electronically to OSHA detailed information concerning workplace injuries and illnesses reported on their OSHA Form 300 Log and Form 301 Incident Report from the previous calendar year via OSHA’s new Injury Tracking Application.
- January 19, 2024
- ALERTS
On January 10, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a long-awaited final rule addressing when employers should classify workers as independent contractors or employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- November 29, 2023
- EVENTS
Join Andrew L. Zwerling and Salvatore Puccio as they walk you through common oversights and provide practical guidance to help streamline your termination process, including the “dos and don’ts” you will want to follow once you decide to proceed with the termination.
- June 26, 2023
- ALERTS
On June 20, 2023, the New York State legislature passed a bill that would ban new non-compete restrictive covenants for most employees.
- June 9, 2023
- ALERTS
On June 5, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published a much anticipated Final Rule surrounding vaccination and related requirements surrounding the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
- May 19, 2023
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild's Salvatore Puccio will present at Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s ASCA 2023, May 17-20, 2023. He will present the panel “Medical and Legal Marijuana.”
- March 13, 2023
- ALERTS
On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a decision that reversed its prior position and held that the inclusion of broad non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions in severance agreements is unlawful. This decision appears to apply equally to both union and non-union employees.
- March 8, 2023
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild Partner Salvatore Puccio and Partner Lauren Levine will present at the National Business Institute Live Online Seminar - How to Bring New York Employee Handbooks Into Compliance on March 8, 2023.
- January 24, 2023
- ALERTS
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) unveiled a proposed rule that would essentially ban the use of noncompete clauses in employment agreements. The proposed rule would also require employers to rescind current noncompete clauses and inform their current and former employees that they have stopped enforcement of such clauses.
- December 19, 2022
- ALERTS
On December 7, 2022, President Biden signed the Speak Out Act into law (the “Act”). The Act voids the enforceability of any predispute non-disclosure or non-disparagement clause that has the effect of prohibiting employees from talking about potential future instances of sexual harassment/assault in the workplace.
- April 28, 2022
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild Partner Salvatore Puccio will present at the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s 2022 Conference & Expo on April 28, 2022. “”
- January 22, 2022
- EVENTS
Salvatore Puccio will present at the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia ASC Medical Directors & Leaders Virtual Summit on January 22, 2022.
- October 28, 2021
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s 8th Annual ASC & Healthcare Management Symposium to be held on October 28, 2021
- October 5, 2021
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio & Lauren Levine will present on The Nassau Academy of Law CLE “How Not to Put Your Clients in “Jeopardy”: What is, “Update Their Employee Handbooks?” on October 5, 2021.
- June 29, 2021
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling and Salvatore Puccio will present the webinar “Legalized Medical and Recreational Marijuana: Navigating The Ever-Shifting Landscape For Employers” on June 29, 2021.
- June 1, 2021
- PUBLICATIONS
Salvatore Puccio, co-authored the article “Avoiding Pandemic Predicaments: Be ready to navigate the changing landscape brought on by COVID-19,” published in the May 2021 edition of Outpatient Surgery Magazine.
- February 18, 2021
- EVENTS
Lauren Levine, Marianne Monroy and Salvatore Puccio Will Present At ASCAS – Handling Covid-19 Employee Vaccinations, Leave Entitlements & Protocol Violations on February 18, 2021.
- January 26, 2021
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols” on January 26, 2021.
- November 18, 2020
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s 7th Annual ASC & Healthcare Management Symposium will be held on November 18, 2020
- September 3, 2020
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild Complimentary Webinar – Childcare in the COVID-19 Era; The Return to School Scenario Facing Employers
- July 10, 2020
- EVENTS
Salvatore Puccio Presented at the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s (ASCA) 2020 Virtual Conference & Expo on July 10, 2020.
- May 15, 2020
- EVENTS
Salvatore Puccio will present at the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s (ASCA) Annual 2020 Conference – May 15, 2020.
- April 20, 2020
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “An Employer’s Practical Guide To Facing Day-To-Day Coronavirus Challenges” on April 20, 2020.
- March 30, 2020
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Navigating A Murky Landscape: An Employer’s Guide To Responding To The Challenges of COVID-19” on March 30, 2020.
- October 10, 2019
- EVENTS
Sandra M. Jensen and Salvatore Puccio presented at the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (Hfma) Region 2 Fall Institute on October 10, 2019
- May 9, 2019
- EVENTS
Marianne Monroy and Salvatore Puccio will present at the FCMA’s Webinar – Navigating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Managers & Supervisors on May 9, 2019.
- April 4, 2019
- EVENTS
Andrew l. Zwerling, Marianne Monroy and Salvatore Puccio will present at the Hudson Valley Annual Institute on April 4, 2019.