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New York City Enacts Legislation Clarifying Independent Contractor Protection Under Human Rights Law

While courts have generally interpreted the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) as providing anti-discrimination protections to individuals performing services as independent contractors, effective in January 2020,...more

New York City Council Expands Earned Sick Time Law To Include Safe Time

New York City’s Earned Sick Time Act (also known as the Paid Sick Leave Law) will require employers to allow employees to use paid time off for “Safe Time” under an amendment (Int. 1313-A) passed by the New York City Council...more

Final New York Paid Family Leave Regulations Released: What Employers Need To Know

The Workers’ Compensation Board adopted the final regulations for New York’s new Paid Family Leave Benefits Law (PFL) on July 19, 2017. Final Regulations were issued previously by the Department of Financial Services on May...more

Mayor Signs Major Workplace Reforms For Fast Food & Retail Workers

Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the New York City Council’s five-bill Fair Work Week legislative package, intended to reform scheduling and workplace practices for fast food and retail workers in New York City. On May 30,...more

New York City Council Approves Legislation Limiting Prospective Employers’ Ability to Obtain and Use Salary History Information

The New York City Council has approved legislation prohibiting employers from inquiring about, relying upon, and verifying a job applicant’s salary history. Advocates of the legislation (Int. 1253-A), approved on April 5,...more

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