Washington is poised to become the ninth state to pass a law that would prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their salary history....more
As discussed previously, New York State’s annual increases for overtime exemption and minimum wage go into effect on December 31, 2018....more
In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, senior counsel Harris Mufson and partner Allan Bloom discuss recent developments in federal overtime rules. The Trump administration recently released its fall 2018 regulatory agenda,...more
It’s that time of year again! New York State’s annual threshold increases for overtime exemption and minimum wage go into effect on December 31, 2018. ...more
As Hurricane Florence makes landfall in the Carolinas, it’s the right time to revisit employer rights and responsibilities during a weather-related emergency or other major disruption. Here are some typical scenarios that...more
9/17/2018
/ Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Rights ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Flooding ,
Hurricane Florence ,
Local Ordinance ,
Natural Disasters ,
Non-Exempt Employees ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Payroll Records ,
Salaried Employees ,
Severe Weather ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unpaid Leave ,
Wage and Hour
As we have previously reported, pursuant to provisions of the state budget signed into law this past April, effective October 9, 2018, all New York State employers will be required to adopt written sexual harassment...more
8/24/2018
/ Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Comment Period ,
Complaint Procedures ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Governor Cuomo ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Public Comment ,
Required Forms ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws
Hawaii Governor David Ige has signed into law a bill that will restrict employers from inquiring about applicants’ salary history during the hiring process. In addition, the law prohibits employers from retaliating or...more
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy has signed into law a bill that will restrict employers from inquiring about applicants’ salary history during the hiring process. The law will take effect on January 1, 2019....more
Vermont has become the latest jurisdiction to enact a law that will prohibit employers from inquiring about, seeking, or requiring salary history information from prospective employees....more
In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, Harris Mufson and Allan Bloom discuss recent legislative developments in New York regarding sexual harassment. We will discuss recently enacted significant measures, including the...more
5/1/2018
/ Arbitration Agreements ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Contractors ,
Human Rights ,
Pending Legislation ,
Podcasts ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Subcontractors ,
Training Requirements ,
Vendors
On April 12, 2018, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the New York State budget, which, as we previously reported, includes several significant measures directed at both private and government employers regarding...more
4/16/2018
/ Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Governor Cuomo ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
NYHRL ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Budgets ,
State Contractors ,
State Labor Laws
Last month, we discussed some serious concerns about the efficacy of the U.S. Department of Labor’s “PAID” program, under which employers can self-report wage and hour violations to the federal agency and negotiate a seeming...more
In a case of first impression, the Second Circuit held on April 6, 2018 that liquidated damages may not be awarded for the same course of conduct under both the Fair Labor Standards Act and the New York Labor Law....more
4/9/2018
/ Affirmative Defenses ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Double Damages ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal v State Law Application ,
Good Faith ,
Liquidated Damages ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unpaid Wages ,
Wage and Hour
As cryptocurrencies surge in value and enter mainstream consciousness, an increasing number of employers may consider compensating their employees with bitcoin, ether, or other cryptocurrencies. While a cryptocurrency...more
2/14/2018
/ Bitcoin ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Foreign Currency ,
Minimum Wage ,
Over-Time ,
Payroll Periods ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
As Tropical Storm Harvey continues wreak havoc across Texas and beyond, it’s the right time to revisit employer rights and responsibilities during a weather-related emergency or other major disruption. Here are some typical...more
8/30/2017
/ Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) ,
Document Destruction ,
Donations ,
Employee Handbooks ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Hurricane Harvey ,
Non-Exempt Employees ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Payroll Records ,
Severe Weather ,
State Labor Laws ,
State of Emergency ,
Unpaid Leave ,
Vacation Pay ,
Wage and Hour
On July 5, 2017, Washington became the latest state to enact a paid family and medical leave law, with benefits to go into effect beginning on January 1, 2020....more