New York Governor Hochul Vetoes Bill That Would Ban Non-Compete Agreements

On November 30, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she would not be signing proposed legislation that would prohibit employee non-compete agreements in New York. As we previously reported, on June 7, 2023, the New York State Senate passed Bill No. S03100 (the “Bill”), which would amend the New York Labor Law to ban the … Read more

New York State Extends Statute of Limitations for Unlawful Discriminatory Practices to Three Years

On November 17, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that extends the statute of limitations for claims resulting from unlawful discriminatory practices from one to three years.  As you may recall, starting on August 12, 2020, the statute of limitations for filing a sexual harassment complaint in New York State was extended from one year … Read more

Reminder: New York City Legislation Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Height and Weight Effective November 22, 2023

As previously reported, New York City passed legislation amending the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of height and weight.  The law became effective November 22, 2023. The new law amends the NYCHRL to include height and weight as protected categories and New York City employers will be … Read more

New York Enacts Law Prohibiting Liquidated Damages for Violation of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Settlements of Discrimination and Harassment Claims

On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that affects settlement agreements between employers and employees that resolve claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The law invalidates a release of claims in any future settlement agreement that contains a condition requiring the complainant to pay the employer liquidated damages or to forfeit … Read more

NLRB Issues Final Rule on Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status

On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a final rule addressing the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”).  The new rule is effective December 26, 2023. Pursuant to the new rule, two or more employers of the same employees are considered joint employers of those … Read more

President Biden Signs Executive Order Addressing the Use of Artificial Intelligence

On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter the “Executive Order”), addressing artificial intelligence issues for the American people.  Specifically, the Executive Order establishes new standards for artificial intelligence relating to safety, security, privacy, civil rights, immigration, and health care. … Read more