Pre-hire, Background Checks and Hiring

New York State Provides Protection for Individuals Based on Citizenship and Immigration Status

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On December 23, 2022, Governor Hochul signed into law New York State Assembly Bill A6328A, amending the New York Executive Law § 292 (the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL)), to prohibit employment discrimination against employees and job applicants based on citizenship and immigration status. This amendment, which became effective immediately upon Governor Hochul’s signature, prohibits … Read more

New York State Enacts Pay Transparency Law – Effective September 17, 2023

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On December 21, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will require employers with four or more employees to disclose salary ranges in advertisements for jobs, promotions, or transfer opportunities.  The law will become effective September 17, 2023.  Pursuant to the new law, employers that advertise a job, promotion, or transfer opportunity must include: (1) … Read more

New York City Defers AI Law Enforcement to April 15, 2023

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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 to the law, employers must conduct AI tool audits to confirm that such tools are not biased. The new law was initially slated to go into effect on January … Read more

Form I-9 Remote Review Flexibility Extended Until July 31, 2023

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The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) has announced another extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The policy, which was originally announced on March 19, 2020, was previously set to expire on October 31, 2022. With this new extension, the … Read more

New York City Pay Transparency Law is Effective November 1, 2022

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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 and maximum annual base salary or hourly wage for a job, promotion or transfer opportunity in any advertisement for the position beginning November 1, 2022. Specifically, the new law makes … Read more

Employer Alert: Continue to Use Current Form I-9 Until Further Notice

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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 31, 2022 until further notice. DHS will publish a Federal Register notice to announce the new version of the Form I-9 once it becomes available.  There will be significant changes … Read more