Compliance with Leave Laws
Coordinating employee leaves under the various leave laws can prove to be a challenge for employers. To ensure compliance, employers should familiarize themselves with the requirements
October 18, 2022
Employer Alert: Continue to Use Current Form I-9 Until Further Notice
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced that employers should continue using the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, after its expiration date of October
October 14, 2022
NYC Issues Proposed Rules to Implement New Artificial Intelligence Audit Law
As we previously reported, New York City passed legislation that protects individuals from unlawful bias by the employer when automated employment decision tools are used. Pursuant
October 12, 2022
New York City to Lift Private Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate November 1, 2022
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that the city’s coronavirus vaccine mandates for private sector workers and student athletes will end on November
September 26, 2022
The National Labor Relations Board Issues Proposed Rule on Joint Employer Status
On September 7, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a proposed rule on the standard for determining whether an entity is a joint employer
September 12, 2022
New York City Passes Ordinance Restricting the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Applicant Screening
As you may recall, we previously reported about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s guidance addressing how employers’ use of artificial intelligence (“AI”), algorithms, and software
September 7, 2022
OSHA Implements National Emphasis Program on Heat Inspections
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has issued a new National Emphasis Program (the “program”) on heat inspections and is launching a rulemaking process
August 22, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccination Paid Leave Extended through December 31, 2023
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a bill that extends New York State’s COVID-19 vaccine paid leave law for an additional year,
August 19, 2022
Updated CDC COVID-19 Guidelines – Recommendations for Employers
The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released updated COVID-19 guidelines on August 11, 2022. While the CDC is currently in the
August 18, 2022
New York State and New York City Declare Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
On July 29, 2022, New York State declared a state of disaster emergency in response to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. The Executive Order enables the
August 4, 2022
New York State Legislature Passes Freelance Isn’t Free Act
The New York State Legislature recently passed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (the “Act”). If signed into law, the Act, which mirrors New York City’s
August 1, 2022
New York State Launches Hotline For Complaints of Workplace Sexual Harassment
On July 19, 2022, the New York State Division of Human Rights (“NYSDHR”) established a confidential hotline at 1-800-HARASS-3 which allows individuals to report complaints
July 29, 2022