Ibrahim Tariq

Associate

“The legal landscape for employers is always shifting. But tracking developments in the law is only half the battle—you have to know your clients’ objectives. I take pride in finding efficient solutions that match our clients’ needs, whether it’s proactively meeting a change in the law or tenaciously defending an employer’s rights.”

Amendments to New York Workplace Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Laws Add to Employee Protections
New York City Pay Transparency Law To Affect Employers Hiring In NYC And Labor Certifications For Foreign National Employees
New York Law to Clarify Employees Can’t be Punished for Lawful Absences

Ibrahim advises public and private employers in all areas of labor and employment law, and also assists in representing employers in litigation. Ibrahim was a Summer Associate at the firm in both 2014 and 2015.

During Ibrahim’s final year of law school, he served as a Judicial Extern for Hon. William M. Skretny in the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. He also served as Executive Publications Editor for the Buffalo Human Rights Law Review. Before law school, Ibrahim interned at the New York State Division of Human Rights and the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office.

Professional and Civic

Monroe County Bar Association, member
Law Explorers Program, mock trial coach
Pittsford Mendon High School Mock Trial, coach

Recognition

CALI Award for Excellence, Pro Se Civil Litigation Practicum
Laidlaw Alumni Award for Excellence in Commercial Law, University at Buffalo Law School

Legal Practices

Labor and Employment

Industry Teams

K-12 Education

Real Estate Developers

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

2016

cum laude

State University of New York at Geneseo

2011

December 1, 2022

New York Law to Clarify Employees Can’t be Punished for Lawful Absences

Governor Kathy Hochul signed an amendment to the Labor Law which prohibits employers from issuing “points” against employees who are absent

November 16, 2022

New York City Pay Transparency Law To Affect Employers Hiring In NYC And Labor Certifications For Foreign National Employees

As of November 1, 2022, most employers in New York City must comply with the City’s new pay transparency legislation.

March 21, 2022

Update on the NYS HERO Act: COVID-19 Designation Ends

The New York State Commissioner of Health’s designation of COVID-19 under the Health & Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”) as an “airborne inf

March 18, 2022

Amendments to New York Workplace Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Laws Add to Employee Protections

Businesses likely recall the 2018 and 2019 updates to the New York Human Rights Law (“HRL”), the State’s primary workplace anti-harassment a

February 9, 2022

New York State Withdraws Mask Mandate for Private Businesses

New York State’s mask mandate on private business will expire on Thursday, February 10th, 2022. The mandate required mask-wearing indoors at

October 12, 2021

Federal Vaccine Mandate Announced for Large Employers

On Thursday September 9, 2021, the Biden administration announced a COVID vaccine initiative that will require vaccinations or weekly testin

October 12, 2021

New York Employers Must Activate COVID Prevention Plans Under New York HERO Act

On Sunday, September 6, 2021, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the “designation” of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease under the

June 23, 2021

New York State Modifies Recently Enacted HERO Act

New York’s recently enacted Health & Essential Rights Act, otherwise called the HERO Act, has been modified. As discussed in our earlier Al

May 21, 2021

New York State Adopts CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals, Offering Employers Option of Easing Pandemic-Related Restrictions

With New York state adopting the CDC’s “Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People” on May 19, employers now have the

May 11, 2021

New York HERO Act Creates New Workplace Safety Requirements for Employers

On May 5, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the “New York Health and Essential Rights” or “HERO” Act, adding new infectio

December 21, 2020

New Regulations and Fact Sheets on NY Paid Sick Leave Law

With New York’s new Paid Sick Leave Law set to take hold on January 1, 2020, employers finalizing their leave policies should review additio

November 12, 2020

Amended N.Y. WARN Act Requires Advance Notice to Broader Range of Government Entities before Layoffs and Closures

Under an amendment to the New York Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (“WARN”) Act, employers in New York state carrying out cert

October 20, 2020

New Guidance on New York Paid Sick Leave Law

On the evening of Oct. 19, 2020, New York State released long-anticipated guidance on the state’s new Paid Sick Leave Law, or “PSL.” The new

August 5, 2020

New York District Court Vacates Portions of FFCRA Regulations

Soon after the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) regulations in early April 2020

June 27, 2020

Executive Order Modifies Employee Leave Rights Related to New York State Travel Advisory

In an Executive Order issued late Friday night, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office clarified that individuals who voluntarily travel to states with

June 26, 2020

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Issue Travel Advisory Requiring Quarantines for Travelers from Other States

Following publication of this Alert, Gov. Cuomo issued an Executive Order making an important change to employee leave rights related to vol

June 26, 2020

New York State Issues Guidance for Phase Four of COVID-19 Reopening

Several regions of New York state moved to Phase 4 of the state’s reopening plan today, Friday June 26. Phase 4 is currently designated as t

June 10, 2020

New York State Issues Guidance for Third Phase of COVID-19 Reopening

*Information in this Alert is current as of 4 p.m., June 10, 2020. The alert may be updated as New York clarifies reopening details. New Yo

May 29, 2020

New York Issues Guidance for Second Phase of COVID-19 Reopening

*Information in this Alert is current as of 3 p.m., May 29, 2020; the alert may be updated as New York clarifies reopening details. In the

May 22, 2020

U.S. CDC Issues Guidance on Protecting Employees from COVID-19 Risk

Adding to an ever-expanding library of guidance for businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has now

May 15, 2020

New York State Provides Guidance on Phase One Business Reopening

Phase One of New York state’s reopening is underway for several regions as of today, Friday May 15. Phase One covers businesses in the follo

April 13, 2020

Essential Businesses Required to Provide Face Masks Under New Executive Order

In the latest workplace measure aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19, essential businesses and entities in New York State will be req

April 7, 2020

New York Budget Bill Includes Changes in Employee Leave Law

It might not be business as usual, but business in New York goes on even as the state grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. New York Stat

April 1, 2020

NY Expands Paid Family Leave to Cover COVID-19 Diagnoses

New York State is expanding its Paid Family Leave program (“PFL”) to cover situations where an employee’s family member is diagnosed with CO

March 26, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Posts FAQ on COVID-19 Related Leave

On Wednesday, March 25, the U.S. Department of Labor published a model notice detailing employee entitlements to paid leave for coronavirus-

March 20, 2020

ESDC Issues Guidance on Governor’s Executive Order 202.6 Requiring In-Person Workforce Reduction

**IMPORTANT: WORKFORCE REDUCTION MAY BE REQUIRED** As reported in our earlier Legal Alert, New York’s Empire State Development Corporation

March 19, 2020

Details on COVID-19 Paid Leave Legislation, Executive Orders as of March 19

UPDATE: This Alert has been updated to include guidance on what businesses will be considered “essential” and exempt under Governor Cuomo’s

March 17, 2020

Congress Taking Action on Coronavirus Response Bill With Major Implications for Employers

MARCH 18 UPDATE: Negotiations are continuing on a Federal relief bill. Updated reasons for leave under the Sick Leave Act are now: the emp

February 27, 2020

NLRB Releases New Rule for Determining Joint Employer Status

On February 26, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) released its long-anticipated rule that redefines the agency’s test for de

December 18, 2019

New York State Prohibits Discrimination Based on Employee Reproductive Health Decision-Making

A recently-enacted amendment to the New York Labor Law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of employees’

December 16, 2019

Developments in New York State Labor and Employment Law – What You Need to Know in 2020

Lawmakers introduced and passed several bills in 2019 as part of an aggressive agenda to overhaul New York employment laws. Harris Beach att

November 22, 2019

New York State Updates Guidance on Harassment Prevention and Policies

New York State’s frequently asked questions (FAQ) guidance on harassment prevention has been updated to reflect several recent amendments to

September 5, 2019

New York State Expands Workplace Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

The legal updates keep coming for New York employers. Under another recently signed amendment, victims of domestic violence will be entitle

August 22, 2019

New York State Prohibits Discrimination Based on Religious Attire and Facial Hair

Adding to the list of updates for employers in New York state, a recently-signed bill expressly prohibits employment discrimination based on

August 13, 2019

Governor Signs Amendments Expanding New York State’s Workplace Harassment Law

On Monday, August 12, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed off on a major expansion of the state’s workplace harassment and anti-disc

June 21, 2019

New York State Legislature Passes Major Legislation Expanding Definition of Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment

In the closing days of its session, the New York State Legislature has passed sweeping changes to New York’s employment discrimination and h

April 26, 2019

Supreme Court to Address Scope of Protections for LGBT Workers Under Title VII

On April 22, 2019, the Supreme Court announced that it would take up three cases that address the scope of “sex discrimination” under Title

March 8, 2019

U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Overtime Rule

On Thursday March 7, 2019, the United States Department of Labor (“U.S. DOL”) proposed a new “overtime rule,” which would raise the minimum

October 2, 2018

Do Your Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Policy and Program Equal or Exceed New York State’s Finalized Standards?

Effective October 9, 2018, every employer in New York state, regardless of size, must adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy and provid

October 17, 2021

Harris Beach Labor & Employment Team Covers NY HERO Act in Bonadio Construction Newsletter

Labor & Employment attorneys Dan Moore, Dan Palermo and Ibrahim Tariq were including in Bonadio Group’s recent Concrete Advice newsletter. N

March 17, 2021

Dan Palermo and Ibrahim Tariq Cover Key COVID-Related Labor Considerations for Employers

In the Rochester Business Journal’s COVID Recovery supplement labor attorneys Dan Palermo and Ibrahim Tariq touched on emerging labor and em

April 17, 2020

Ibrahim Tariq on Face Mask Orders

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued two executive orders this week concerning the wearing of face masks during the pendency of the COVID-19 pa

March 16, 2020

Ibrahim Tariq Offers Perspective on COVID-19 and Paid Leave Policies

COVID-19 legislation related to employers and employees is evolving quickly. Harris Beach Labor and Employment Practice Group associate Ibra

June 8, 2022

2022 Labor & Employment Series

The Labor and Employment Team at Harris Beach invites you to join us for discussion of critical labor and employment law developments at our

April 11, 2022

Harris Beach 2022 Labor Series

The Labor and Employment Team at Harris Beach invites you to join us for discussion of critical labor and employment law developments at our

April 11, 2022

Ibrahim Tariq and Bartholomew Chacchia to Present Financial Executives International Rochester Chapter Program

Ibrahim Tariq, associate in the Labor & Employment practice Group, and Bartholomew Chacchia, senior counsel in the Corporate practice group

November 19, 2021

Harris Beach Labor & Employment Series on NY HERO Act, Vaccination Issues and Wage & Hour Law: Webinar Recording

On September 23, our Labor & Employment attorneys presented a webinar on the topics of:

March 26, 2021

2021 Labor Series March 25 Session Webinar Recording

If you were unable to attend our March 25 Labor Series webinar, you can access the recording using the link below. Information on the prese

February 10, 2021

2021 Harris Beach Labor & Employment Series Webinars

The Labor and Employment Team at Harris Beach invites you to join us for discussion of critical labor and employment law developments at our

January 5, 2021

L.J. D’Arrigo and Ibrahim Tariq to Present at Bonadio Virtual Construction Summit

L.J. D’Arrigo and Ibrahim Tariq will present during the annual Bonadio Construction Summit, which is being held virtually this year. A det

September 28, 2020

Harris Beach Attorneys Sponsoring Greater Rochester Community Transportation Foundation Virtual Luncheon

Attorneys Josh Steele, Tyler O’Reilly and Dan Palermo will present on a panel hosted by the Financial Executives International Rochester Cha

June 9, 2020

Update on Disability and Leave Laws in the World of COVID-19 Webinar Recording

Information and legal guidance on how employers should address disability and leave law issues in light of COVID-19 has evolved. Our attorn

March 25, 2020

COVID-19 Labor & Employment Updates – March 25

Information and legal guidance on how employers should address COVID-19 is evolving quickly. Listen to our second complimentary webinar for

February 27, 2020

2020 Harris Beach Labor Series

The Labor and Employment Team at Harris Beach invites you to join us for discussion of critical labor and employment law developments at our

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Ibrahim Tariq

Associate

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

State University of New York at Geneseo

Ibrahim Tariq

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