Reminder: New York Clean Slate Act Effective November 16, 2024
As we previously reported, the New York State Clean Slate Act will become effective November 16, 2024. The new law provides for the automatic sealing
November 11, 2024
Employee Benefits
New York State Paid Family Leave Contribution Rate and Benefits to Increase in 2025
The New York State Department of Financial Services has announced changes to the employee contribution rate and benefit amounts under the New York Paid Family
October 28, 2024
New York State Paid Family Leave Contribution Rate and Benefits to Increase in 2025
The New York State Department of Financial Services has announced changes to the employee contribution rate and benefit amounts under the New York Paid Family
October 28, 2024
Managing Leaves of Absence
New York Voting Leave Reminders for Employers
As the presidential election draws near, it is important for employers to be aware of what their obligations are under the law when providing leave
October 13, 2024
Legislative Updates
New York Retail Worker Safety Act Signed into Law
On September 4, 2024, Governor Hochul signed into law the New York Retail Worker Safety Act which will impose significant workplace violence prevention requirements on
September 16, 2024
Contracts and Agreements
Federal Court Strikes Down the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban
As you may recall, earlier this year we reported that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final rule banning non-compete agreements for all workers.
September 10, 2024
Pre-hire, Background Checks and Hiring
New Rules Proposed Governing the New York City Fair Chance Act
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has issued proposed amendments to its rules governing employment discrimination based on criminal history. Specifically, the proposed
August 30, 2024
Contracts and Agreements
Reminder: New York State Freelance Isn’t Free Act Takes Effect on August 28, 2024
As we previously reported, New York recently enacted the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act,” which provides new protections for freelance workers throughout the state. As a
August 26, 2024
Labor Relations / CBA / Union / NLRA
NLRB Issues the Fair Choice-Employee Voice Final Rule
On July 26, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a final rule—The Fair Choice-Employee Voice Final Rule, that rescinds and replaces several amendments
August 3, 2024
Legal Compliance and Risk Mitigation
Increased Fines Imposed for I-9 Regulation Violations
On June 28, 2024, the United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) issued a final rule that will impose higher fines on employers that fail
July 27, 2024
Contracts and Agreements
New York State Freelance Isn’t Free Act Takes Effect on August 28, 2024
On November 22, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act,” which provides new protections for freelance workers throughout
July 12, 2024
Wage and Hour
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule Increasing Overtime Exemption Threshold and Salary Requirements for Highly Compensated Employees
The U.S. Department of Labor has published a final rule that raises the minimum salary threshold to qualify for the executive, administrative, or professional exemptions
June 28, 2024