Kerri Beatty With the midterm elections fast approaching on November 8, 2022, it is important for New York employers to remember their obligations to provide employees time off to vote. Pursuant to Section 3-110 of the New York State Election Law, New York State employees are eligible for up to two hours of paid time off to vote if they do not have “sufficient time to … Read more
For employers, wage and hour laws can be complex and compliance with the scheme of federal and state laws regulating the payment of wages and overtime can be daunting. But it is critical for employers to understand their responsibilities under the applicable wage and hour laws, as non-compliance with these laws can subject them to litigation which … Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor (“U.S. DOL”) recently released proposed rules intended to clarify when workers are classified as employees as opposed to independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The proposed rules would abandon the current regulations which expanded the use of independent contractors and return to the position that the economic … Read more
Workplace monitoring is subject to a variety of laws regarding when employees have a right to privacy and if and when they must be notified that they are being monitored. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (“ECPA”) of 1986 governs an employer’s monitoring of employees’ electronic communications in the workplace. The ECPA prohibits an employer from … Read more
As we previously reported, New York City passed the Pay Transparency Law, which will require employers hiring in New York City to disclose the minimum and maximum annual base salary or hourly wage for a job, promotion or transfer opportunity in any advertisement for the position beginning November 1, 2022. Specifically, the new law makes … Read more
On October 19, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released an updated “Know Your Rights” poster to be prominently displayed in the workplace by all employers with 15 or more employees. The new poster updates and replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster. The posters should be placed in a conspicuous … Read more
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