As expected, New York’s Department of Labor (DOL) has issued FAQ guidance for employers on the state’s new Paid Prenatal Leave Law, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. While the guidance answers some questions, others...more
As of September 17, 2023, most private-sector employers in New York State will be required to post a job description and pay range for any job opening, promotion or transfer opportunity the employer advertises.
Governor...more
On October 8, 2021, the New York State Department of Labor (“NYSDOL”) issued “Frequently Asked Questions” (“FAQs”) to address common situations and questions relating to the legalization of adult-use cannabis and its effect...more
With New York state adopting the CDC’s “Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People” on May 19, employers now have the option of easing restrictions related to COVID-19.
The guidance relaxes...more
As explained in our previous legal alert, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) announced last month that most employers would not be required to determine if workers’ COVID-19...more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) released new guidance for employers on Friday, April, 10, 2020. The guidance offers helpful clarifications and scales back enforcement of...more
**IMPORTANT: WORKFORCE REDUCTION MAY BE REQUIRED**
As reported in our earlier Legal Alert, New York’s Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) released guidance late Thursday night on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive...more