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What Does New York City's Expanded Anti-Discrimination Protection Mean for Employers?

July 9, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

On May 11, 2024, a new law went into effect, amending New York City Administrative Code §§ 8-109 and 8-502. The law prohibits provisions in agreements that shorten the timeframe an employee has to file a claim for unlawful discriminatory practices, harassment, or violence under the New York City Human Rights Law ("NYCHRL"). More ›

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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Relaxed Standard for Injunctive Relief Under Section 10(j) of the National Labor Relations Act

June 20, 2024 by Tom H. Luetkemeyer

On June 13, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Starbucks Corp. v. McKinney (National Labor Relations Board), No. 23-367, rejected the arguments of the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) to relax the standard that a district court must employ in deciding whether to implement injunctive relief under Section 10(j) of the National Labor Relations Act (the “Act”). More ›

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New York State 2024-2025 Budget Impact on Employers

May 17, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

On April 20, 2024, New York legislators approved the New York State 2024-2025 Budget. The Budget included three amendments to New York Labor Law affecting all New York employers. More ›

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Implications for New York Employers: Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Protections Examined by Second Circuit

May 3, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

On March 1, 2024, the Second Circuit affirmed the judgment of the Southern District of New York in Brian La Belle v. Barclays Capital Inc, No. 23-448 (2d Cir. 2024). More ›

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The Department of Labor Announces New Final Rule Clarifying Employee Representative Rights During Workplace Inspections

April 26, 2024 by Amanda Tzivas

On March 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule (Final Rule) amending regulations for workplace investigations. It clarifies that employees may authorize both employees and a non-exhaustive list of third-party non-employees to act as their representative and accompany OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHO) during physical workplace inspections. More ›

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EEOC Announces Final Rule Implementing Regulations to Enforce and Clarify the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

April 18, 2024 by Amanda Tzivas

On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a Final Rule to implement regulations aimed at enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). More ›

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Federal Court Blocks Illinois Equal Pay Amendment: What Employers and Staffing Agencies Need to Know

March 27, 2024 by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

A federal court in Chicago recently granted a preliminary injunction enjoining the Illinois Department of Labor from enforcing one of several amendments made in August 2023 to the Illinois Day Labor and Temporary Labor Services Act (the "Act"). More ›

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New York City Enacts a Workers' Bill of Rights Notice and Posting Requirement

January 29, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

Starting July 1, 2024, New York City employers will be required to distribute a Workers' Bill of Rights to all their current employees and new hires on or before their first day of work. More ›

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New York Expands Employer Obligations to Provide Employees with Notice of Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

January 9, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law, effective on November 11, 2023, amending Section 590 of the New York Labor Law. More ›

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 12 "New Requirement for Workplace Violence Prevention Plan"

December 22, 2023 by Mellissa A. Schafer

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On the twelfth and final day of our holiday series, my labor and employment attorney gave to me twelve drummers drumming and SB 553. More ›

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What Does New York City's Expanded Anti-Discrimination Protection Mean for Employers?

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Relaxed Standard for Injunctive Relief Under Section 10(j) of the National Labor Relations Act

New York State 2024-2025 Budget Impact on Employers

Implications for New York Employers: Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Protections Examined by Second Circuit

The Department of Labor Announces New Final Rule Clarifying Employee Representative Rights During Workplace Inspections

EEOC Announces Final Rule Implementing Regulations to Enforce and Clarify the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Federal Court Blocks Illinois Equal Pay Amendment: What Employers and Staffing Agencies Need to Know

New York City Enacts a Workers' Bill of Rights Notice and Posting Requirement

New York Expands Employer Obligations to Provide Employees with Notice of Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 12 "New Requirement for Workplace Violence Prevention Plan"

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