Any private employer with a place of business in New York that “monitors or otherwise intercepts” any employee’s telephone conversations, emails, or internet access or usage by “any electronic device or system” must give...more
At first glance, a first-in-the-country law recently enacted by New York City may seem fairly straightforward. But its brevity belies its potential impact on employers that recruit or promote within New York City. The law...more
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On November 18, 2021, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser signed emergency legislation that requires private employers in D.C. to provide eligible employees with paid time off for their own and their children’s COVID-19...more
On November 8, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation amending the state civil rights law to add a new provision requiring employers who engage in electronic monitoring to notify workers of such....more
On October 28, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation enhancing the protections available to individuals who claim retaliation for reporting alleged employer wrongdoing. The legislation (S.4394A/A.5144A)...more
On August 9, 2021, Washington state announced that it will be requiring state employees and in state health care workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021, which was followed by a similar...more
California has long required employers to pay employees a wage premium that is the equivalent to one hour of regular pay if they are not provided a compliant meal or rest break. This single issue is the subject of countless...more
In light of the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, employers have made adjustments to facilitate remote working, with some considering maintaining expanded remote work policies even after government restrictions are...more
As we previously discussed, on May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the NY Hero Act (the Act) into law, codifying health and safety protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...more
On June 10, 2021, the same day that it released its long-anticipated COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS) for healthcare settings (which we discuss here), the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...more
On June 10, 2021, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released the first nationwide emergency workplace safety rule per President Joe Biden’s January executive order directing the agency to pursue an...more