Kerri Beatty

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Signs into Law a Bill that Prohibits Discrimination in Employment, Housing and Public Accommodations on the Basis of an Individual’s Height and Weight

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed into law a bill (Intro. 209-A), which will prohibit discrimination on the basis of a person’s height or weight in employment, housing, and public accommodations.  The legislation will become effective 180 days from signing, on November 22, 2023. As we previously reported, the new legislation will amend … Read more

Reminder: The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) Enforcement Provisions Effective April 28, 2023

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As previously reported, on December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”), which expands workplace protections to all breastfeeding employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Federal law requires employers to provide employees with reasonable break time to express breast milk for … Read more

New York City Issues Final Regulations for Automated Employment Decision Tool Law and Defers Enforcement to July 5, 2023

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New York City Issues Final Regulations for Automated Employment Decision Tool Law and Defers Enforcement to July 5, 2023 On April 6, 2023, the DCWP issued final regulations regarding the New York City Automated Employment Decision Tools Law (“AEDTL”).  Pursuant to the law, employers must conduct automated decision tool audits to confirm that such tools are … Read more

New York City Issues Final Regulations for Automated Employment Decision Tool Law and Defers Enforcement to July 5, 2023

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On April 6, 2023, the DCWP issued final regulations regarding the New York City Automated Employment Decision Tools Law (“AEDTL”).  Pursuant to the law, employers must conduct automated decision tool audits to confirm that such tools are not biased.  The new law went into effect on January 1, 2023, but the New York City Department of … Read more

New York State Updates Its Model Sexual Harassment Policy And Training Materials

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On April 11, 2023, New York State released updated versions of the New York State Sexual Harassment Model Policy and training materials.  In addition to a new model policy, the State has updated its Frequently Asked Questions and provided a new toolkits for workers and employers, as well as a new training slide deck and … Read more

NLRB General Counsel Releases Memo Clarifying Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clause Decision

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NLRB General Counsel Releases Memo Clarifying Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clause Decision On March 22, 2023, National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memorandum clarifying the NLRB’s decision in in McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (2023), which deemed non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions in severance agreements to be unlawful.  Specifically, the memorandum provides … Read more