Kerri Beatty

The U.S. DOJ Releases Guidance on Unlawful Discrimination for Recipients of Federal Funding

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Federal Funding On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released guidance clarifying that federal antidiscrimination laws apply to programs or initiatives that involve discriminatory practices, including those labeled as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) programs.  According to the guidance, entities that receive federal funds must ensure that their programs and activities comply … Read more

Reminder: NYS COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Law Expires on July 31, 2025

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As a reminder, the New York State COVID-19 paid sick leave law, also known as COVID-19 Paid Emergency Leave, is set to expire on July 31, 2025.  Beginning July 31, 2025, New York employers will no longer be required to provide separate leave for COVID-19 quarantines and isolations.  After this date, employees may still use regular … Read more

NYC Amends Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to Incorporate Paid Prenatal Leave Requirements

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On June 3, 2025, New York City enacted the amended Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) Rules that incorporate New York State’s paid prenatal leave requirements. The amendments will become effective on July 2, 2025. With the new amendments in place, the ESSTA will more closely align with the New York State Paid Prenatal … Read more

New York State Releases Retail Worker Safety Act Model Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Model Workplace Violence Prevention Training Program

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As we previously reported, the New York Retail Worker Safety Act, which will impose significant workplace violence prevention requirements on retail employers took effect on June 2, 2025.  Under the new law, covered employers are required to (1) implement a written retail workplace violence prevention policy, (2) conduct workplace violence prevention training, and (3) provide … Read more

EEO-1 Collection Portal is Open with Reporting Changes

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As you may be aware, private employers with at least 100 employees must complete and file an EEO-1 Report that organizes employee demographic data by employee job category, as well as gender and race/ethnicity, and submit that data to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Labor on an annual basis.  … Read more

Reminder: New York Retail Worker Safety Act – Effective June 2, 2025

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As a reminder, the New York Retail Worker Safety Act, which will impose significant workplace violence prevention requirements on retail employers will take effect on June 2, 2025.  Under the new law, covered employers will be required to (1) implement a written retail workplace violence prevention policy, (2) conduct workplace violence prevention training, and (3) … Read more