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New York Enacts Law Stating Workers Shall Not Be Punished For Lawful Absences

Governor Kathy Hochul was elected to a full term less than two weeks ago, and she continues to advance legislation that affects New York businesses. Bill A8092B/S1958 was passed by the New York State Legislature on May 31,...more

New Jersey Issues New Guidance Regarding Marijuana in the Workplace

Key Takeaways - On September 9, 2022, New Jersey issued new regulatory guidance regarding employment protections for users of recreational and medicinal marijuana.  While this guidance did not include a certification...more

Pennsylvania Adopts New Rules for Tipped Workers and Salaried Employees Who Work a Fluctuating Week to Ensure Proper Compensation...

Key Takeaways - The Pennsylvania Department of Labor has adopted new rules to the Minimum Wage Act affecting tipped and salaried employees who work a fluctuating workweek to insure those employees receive proper...more

Managing the Minefields: Considerations for Employers Managing MonkeyPox and COVID-19 Leave

Key Takeaways- - On July 29, 2022, New York State declared the Monkeypox virus a public health emergency On August 4, 2022, the White House declared Monkeypox a public health emergency Employers may soon face the...more

Employers Should Be Mindful of Using Electronic Signatures on Employment Agreements and Related Onboarding Documents

Key Takeaways - A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit suggests that employers take extra care when requiring employees to sign employment agreements electronically. Employers should have a...more

EEOC Announces that Virtual Mediation is Here to Stay

Key Takeaways - Since mid-March 2020, mediations of administrative charges conducted under the EEOC’s voluntary mediation program have been held remotely via telephone or video platform. The EEOC has announced that...more

New York State Legislature Passes Bill That Will Expand Wrongful Death Damages

Key Takeaways - A bill known as the Grieving Families Act has been passed by both chambers of the New York legislature and is awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature. If signed into law it will become effective...more

Extensions and Changes to Form I-9 COVID-19 Compliance Rules

Key Takeaways - Form I-9 employment eligibility verification flexibility to physical inspection requirements is extended through October 31, 2022 Effective May 1, 2022, employers are no longer permitted to accept...more

Cal/OSHA Keeps Workplace Pandemic Rules Through December 31, But Eases Some Employer Mandates

Key Takeaways - The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board readopted its emergency COVID-19 workplace safety regulations that will remain in effect through December 31, 2022. The...more

New York Enacts Laws Further Addressing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

Key Takeaways - On March 16, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed three new laws to further combat workplace harassment and discrimination. The three laws: Establish a confidential hotline for complaints of workplace...more

Forced Arbitration Agreements Are Now Banned in Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Cases

Key Takeaways - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 is effective immediately and applies to any cases of sexual assault or sexual harassment asserted after its effective date...more

Biden Administration Announces Plan to Address Nursing Home Staffing and Quality of Care through Federal Regulatory Revisions

Working through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Biden administration has proposed a number of regulatory reforms to address quality of care and staffing in nursing homes. CMS proposes to tighten...more

California Employers Must Once Again Provide Supplemental COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave

On February 19, 2022, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 114 requiring employers with 26 or more employees to provide employees unable to work for COVID-19 related reasons with up to 80 hours of...more

President Expected to Sign Bill from Congress Ending Forced Arbitration on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims

On February 10, 2022, Congress passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the Act), barring an employer’s enforcement of pre-dispute arbitration for claims of sexual assault or...more

Employers in New York City Must Provide Salary Information in Job Ads Effective May 15

In its effort to achieve pay equity and transparency, the New York City Council passed an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to create Section 8-107(32). The amendment—which becomes effective on May 15,...more

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