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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
2/22/2022
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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
2/18/2022
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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
2/10/2022
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