Julia Sands

May 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal

From a legal perspective, how much is too much, such that it becomes abusive or might even be construed as forced labor?

By Daniel Pollack and Julia Sands

9 minute read

August 03, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The persistent use of drugs and alcohol can lead to many health and mental health impairments. In particular, the incidence of co-occurring chronic substance abuse and child abuse/neglect and its effects on the ability to parent have been well documented.

By Daniel Pollack and Julia Sands

7 minute read

September 26, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Julia Sands and Daniel Pollack write: Discrimination based on gender in many settings is illegal. However, because children in group homes are a particularly sensitive and vulnerable population to work with, there is a potentially tricky balance between steering clear of discrimination while hiring and/or assigning work shifts, and ensuring that children in the group home remain safe and comfortable.

By Julia Sands and Daniel Pollack

13 minute read