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
On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its COVID-19 FAQs, revising earlier guidance regarding permissible COVID-19 testing, workplace screening, and mandatory
On May 12, 2022, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued guidance addressing how employers use of artificial intelligence (“AI”), algorithms, and software
Effective May 7, 2022, New York employers will be required to provide prior notice concerning the monitoring of employee telephone, email, or internet usage. Specifically,
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have announced another extension to flexibility relating to in-person Form I-9
The New York City Council approved legislation that amends provisions of the New York City Pay Transparency Law and will delay the implementation of the
The Form I-9, which is used to record employment eligibility verification, as required by the federal government, is going to undergo major changes by the
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s temporary policy allowing employers to inspect Form I-9 documents virtually will end on April 30, 2022. The policy
On March 16, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law three amendments to the State’s workplace anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws, expanding harassment and
Beginning May 15, 2022, employers that have four or more workers advertising jobs in New York City must include a good faith salary range for
Sima was a part of an expert panel to discuss critical legal issues all business owners need to know in 2022. Are your organizational documents,
On March 7, 2022, New York City lifted several pandemic related restrictions. Indoor venues, including restaurants, fitness facilities, and entertainment spaces will no longer be required
