Form I-9 Remote Review Ends on April 30, 2022
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
April 6, 2022
New York State Amends Workplace Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Laws
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
April 5, 2022
New York City Salary Disclosure Law
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
April 4, 2022
Improving the Health of Your Business
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,
March 16, 2022
New York City Lifts COVID-19 Mask and Vaccine Mandate
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
March 8, 2022
President Biden Signs the End of Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment and Assault Claims in the Workplace
As anticipated, on March 3, 2022, President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. The law takes
March 6, 2022
CDC Releases New Mask Guidance and New York State Lifts Mask Mandate in Schools
The CDC released new guidance suggesting that 70 percent of Americans can now stop wearing masks, and no longer need to social distance or avoid
March 1, 2022
Congress Passes the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021
Congress recently passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, which invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from
February 28, 2022
Mask Mandate for Businesses Is Lifted, but Certain Requirements Remain
Governor Kathy Hochul lifted the indoor mask mandate in New York, which required businesses to ask for proof of full vaccination or require masks indoors
February 11, 2022
OSHA Withdraws Emergency Temporary Standard
On January 25, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) announced the withdrawal of its emergency temporary standard (“ETS”) that would have required private
January 27, 2022
Navigating HR Strategy in 2022 – NYS, NYC, & Federal Employment Regulations
View our complimentary webinar on how to best navigate human resources in 2022. Christine Ippolito of Compass Workforce Solutions and Sima Ali of Ali Law
January 27, 2022
New York State Extends HERO Act Designation and Mask Mandate
As we previously reported, New York State passed the Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”) to prevent the spread of all airborne infectious diseases
January 19, 2022