Despite the rapid rise in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, legislation regulating employers’ use of AI remains sparse. Until recently, only New York City and Colorado had passed laws governing an...more
New York City recently enacted a new protection against discrimination based on height and weight, while the New York State Department of Labor issued guidance on the New York Labor Law’s accommodation protections for...more
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) issued a Final Rule implementing New York City Local Law 144 (the AI Law) and announced July 5, 2023 as the new effective date for implementation and...more
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection recently published proposed rules providing guidance on the artificial intelligence law enacted in December 2021 that prohibits employers from using automated...more
Employers must include minimum and maximum potential salaries in all job advertisements and postings for New York City positions effective May 15, 2022. ...more
Effective July 29, 2021, revisions to the New York City Fair Chance Act (FCA) will impose new requirements on New York City employers who evaluate criminal history information, including pending criminal charges, when making...more
The New York State Senate and Assembly have passed two bills amending the New York Labor Law (NYLL) with significant implications for employers in the state: Bill 6549, which implements a statewide prohibition on salary...more
Effective May 10, 2020, a new law will preclude most New York City employers from requiring job applicants to submit to testing for the presence of marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) as a condition of employment....more