Real World Impact: Many New York employers facing substantial liability arising from class actions alleging pay frequency violations of New York Labor Law Section 198 now have relief. Governor Hochul recently signed into law...more
Employers in the Empire State face several significant changes in 2025. These legal developments impact everything from sick leave to minimum wage. Here are the key takeaways for employers....more
1/3/2025
/ Hiring & Firing ,
Minimum Wage ,
NYDOL ,
Over-Time ,
Paid Leave ,
Pregnancy ,
Retail Workers ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Real World Impact: A recent New Jersey Superior Court decision interpreting the federal Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) may require New Jersey employers to defend an employee’s...more
10/24/2024
/ #MeToo ,
Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Litigation ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Forum ,
Labor Law Violations ,
New Jersey ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Statutory Interpretation
The New York State Legislature’s recently passed budget included a provision making pregnant employees eligible for employer paid time off from work for doctor appointments, medical procedures or other types of prenatal...more