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 of certain criminal history records and new obligations for employers that conduct background checks. Specifically, for individuals with a misdemeanor conviction, if at least three years have passed since the … Read more
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 rules amend portions of the New York City Fair Chance Act which prohibits employers from inquiring into an applicant’s criminal background before a conditional offer of employment is made or … Read more
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 reminder, the new law takes effect on August 28, 2024, and sets forth certain requirements for employers when retaining the services of a freelance worker. The key aspects of the … Read more
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 to comply with I-9 regulations. According to DHS, the final rule adjusts its civil monetary penalties for 2024 to account for inflation. The increased penalties for I-9 violations are as … Read more
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 the state. The new law takes effect on August 28, 2024, and sets forth certain requirements for employers when retaining the services of a freelance worker. The key aspects of … Read more
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. must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. On August 1, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which may … Read more
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