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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Signs into Law a Bill that Prohibits Discrimination in Employment, Housing and Public Accommodations on the Basis of an Individual’s Height and Weight

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed into law a bill (Intro. 209-A), which will prohibit discrimination on the basis of a person’s height or weight in employment, housing, and public accommodations.  The legislation will become effective 180 days from signing, on November 22, 2023. As we previously reported, the new legislation will amend … Read more

Reminder: The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) Enforcement Provisions Effective April 28, 2023

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As previously reported, on December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”), which expands workplace protections to all breastfeeding employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Federal law requires employers to provide employees with reasonable break time to express breast milk for … Read more

New York City Issues Final Regulations for Automated Employment Decision Tool Law and Defers Enforcement to July 5, 2023

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On April 6, 2023, the DCWP issued final regulations regarding the New York City Automated Employment Decision Tools Law (“AEDTL”).  Pursuant to the law, employers must conduct automated decision tool audits to confirm that such tools are not biased.  The new law went into effect on January 1, 2023, but the New York City Department of … Read more

OSHA Issues New Enforcement Guidance

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On January 26, 2023, The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has issued new enforcement guidance to make its penalties more effective in stopping employers from repeatedly exposing workers to life-threatening hazards or failing to comply with certain workplace safety and health requirements. OSHA Regional Administrators and Area … Read more

President Biden Enacts the SECURE Act 2.0

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President Biden Enacts the SECURE Act 2.0 The “SECURE Act 2.0” was signed into law by President Biden and is effective immediately. The new legislation includes almost 100 different changes that are linked to retirement plans. Following is a brief summary of some of the changes that may affect your company’s retirement plans. Effective Immediately … Read more

Effective Immediately – New York Employers Must Provide Workplace Postings Electronically

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On December 16, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to Section 201 of the New York Labor Law that requires New York employers must now furnish all employees with digital copies of all required posters via email or by posting them on the employer’s website.  The law is effective immediately.  Specifically, the … Read more

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