New York City Amends Safe and Sick Time Regulations
Recently, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“Department”) issued a Final Rule amending the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”)
October 16, 2023
New Form I-9 Must Be Used Starting November 1, 2023
As you are aware, federal law requires that every employer who recruits, refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment in the U.S.
October 3, 2023
New York Governor Hochul Passes Bill that Modifies the Definition of Clerical and Other Workers
Recently, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed bill S5572/A6796 that amends the New York Labor Law’s definition of “clerical and other worker.” Specifically, the new
September 29, 2023
New York Enacts Law Regarding Captive Audience Meetings
On September 6, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the captive audience bill into law which prohibits employers from coercing employees into attending or
September 26, 2023
Reminder: New York State Pay Transparency Law Effective September 17, 2023
As we previously reported, effective September 17, 2023, employers will be subject to the New York State Pay Transparency law. Pursuant to the new law,
September 25, 2023
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes to Raise the Exempt Salary Threshold
On August 30, 2023, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a proposed rule that would significantly increase the minimum weekly salary to qualify
September 25, 2023
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New York Prohibits Employers from Accessing Employees’ Personal Social Media Accounts
Recently, New York enacted a law that prohibits an employer from requesting or requiring that an employee or applicant for employment disclose any user name,
September 22, 2023
NLRB Establishes New Standard for Evaluating Workplace Policies
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) recently released the decision Stericycle Inc., which revises the test for determining whether an employer’s workplace policies comply
August 14, 2023
Pre-hire, Background Checks and Hiring
USCIS Announces Permanent Option for Remote Inspection for E-Verify Users and New Form I-9
Permanent Remote Review On July 25, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) published a final rule that will provide eligible employers filling out the
August 7, 2023
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New York State Minimum Wage to Increase in 2024
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the New York State 2024 Budget Agreement into law, which contained increases to the State’s minimum wage
August 5, 2023
Accommodations
Supreme Court Redefines Standard for Religious Accommodation Requests
In a recent holding, the United States Supreme Court has redefined the religious accommodation standard under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
July 7, 2023
Legislative Updates
New York WARN Act Amendments
The New York State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“NY WARN Act”) requires covered businesses to provide early warnings of closures and layoffs to
June 28, 2023