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Reminder: New York Clean Slate Act Effective November 16, 2024
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. Read more >
Effective January 1, 2025: New York State Paid Prenatal Leave
Beginning January 1, 2025, New York State employers will be required to provide up to 20 hours of paid leave in a 52-week period for pregnant employees to attend prenatal medical appointments and procedures. Read more >
Federal Court Strikes Down U.S. Department of Labor’s National Salary Threshold Increase
As we previously reported, in April 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule that would have raised the minimum salary threshold to qualify for the executive, administrative, or professional exemptions from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Read more >