Important Reminder: Employee Paid Time Off to Vote
With the midterm elections fast approaching on November 8, 2022, it is important for New York employers to remember their obligations to provide employees time
November 4, 2022
Wage and Hour Compliance
For employers, wage and hour laws can be complex and compliance with the scheme of federal and state laws regulating the payment of wages and overtime
November 3, 2022
U.S. DOL Issues Proposed Rules on Classification of Independent Contractors
The U.S. Department of Labor (“U.S. DOL”) recently released proposed rules intended to clarify when workers are classified as employees as opposed to independent contractors
October 28, 2022
Key Considerations of Employee Monitoring in the Workplace
Workplace monitoring is subject to a variety of laws regarding when employees have a right to privacy and if and when they must be notified
October 26, 2022
New York City Pay Transparency Law is Effective November 1, 2022
As we previously reported, New York City passed the Pay Transparency Law, which will require employers hiring in New York City to disclose the minimum
October 26, 2022
EEOC Releases Updated “Know Your Rights” Poster
On October 19, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released an updated “Know Your Rights” poster to be prominently displayed in the workplace
October 20, 2022
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