Kerri Beatty

New York Enacts Legislation Imposing New Legal Obligations for New York Hospitality Employers to Combat Human Trafficking

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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation into law that aims to prevent human trafficking and will impose new posting and training requirements on most hospitality industry employers.  Human Trafficking Awareness Posting Requirements Pursuant to the new legislation, establishments that sell alcoholic beverages or adult entertainment are required to post visible information notices … Read more

President Biden Enacts the SECURE Act 2.0

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President Biden Enacts the SECURE Act 2.0 The “SECURE Act 2.0” was signed into law by President Biden and is effective immediately. The new legislation includes almost 100 different changes that are linked to retirement plans. Following is a brief summary of some of the changes that may affect your company’s retirement plans. Effective Immediately … Read more

FTC Issues Proposed Rule That Would Ban Most Non-Compete Agreements

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On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would prohibit non-compete agreements between employers and employees.  The full draft of the proposed “Non-Compete Clause Rule” can be found here. Specifically, the proposed rule would provide it is an unfair method of competition for an employer to enter … Read more

Effective Immediately – New York Employers Must Provide Workplace Postings Electronically

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On December 16, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to Section 201 of the New York Labor Law that requires New York employers must now furnish all employees with digital copies of all required posters via email or by posting them on the employer’s website.  The law is effective immediately.  Specifically, the … Read more

New York State Expands Accommodations for Breastfeeding in the Workplace

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Governor Hochul has signed legislation that will require private sector employers throughout New York State to meet new time, space and notice requirements for accommodating employees who pump breast milk in the workplace.  The new law will be effective on June 7, 2023. Specifically, pursuant to the new law, employers must provide a nursing employee … Read more

President Biden Enacts the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act)

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On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act). Federal law already requires employers to provide employees with reasonable break time to express breast milk for one year after the child’s birth and a place to do so, other than a bathroom, that is … Read more