Kerri Beatty 
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 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
On March 28, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) announced the launch of a “Know Your Rights” card series to educate workers on their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The launch begins with two tri-fold “Know Your Rights” cards. One card provides information about the rights afforded to immigrant employees. The other card … Read more
New York State Pay Transparency Law Proposed Amendments Effective September 17, 2023, employers will be subject to the New York State Pay Transparency law, pursuant to which employers who advertise a job, promotion, or transfer opportunity must include: (1) the compensation or a range of compensation for such job, promotion, or transfer opportunity; and (2) … Read more
On January 26, 2023, The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has issued new enforcement guidance to make its penalties more effective in stopping employers from repeatedly exposing workers to life-threatening hazards or failing to comply with certain workplace safety and health requirements. OSHA Regional Administrators and Area … Read more
New York Enacts the Warehouse Workers Protection Act Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law the New York Warehouse Worker Protection Act, which will protect warehouse distribution workers from undisclosed or unlawful work speed quotas and includes protections for workers who fail to meet unlawful quotas. The legislation will be effective February 19, 2023. Specifically, … Read more