On November 17, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul signed SB 4516, an amendment to N.Y. General Obligations Law §5-336 that prohibits liquidated damages clauses in nondisclosure provisions of settlement agreements involving...more
In recent months, the New York State legislature has enacted amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) and other laws aimed at expanding protections against discrimination and harassment. The laws emphasize...more
12/18/2019
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Amended Legislation ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Employee Rights ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Human Rights ,
Mandatory Arbitration ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Punitive Damages ,
Reproductive Discrimination ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Statute of Limitations
In response to the increased attention on sexual harassment claims and settlements, New Jersey has enacted new legislation (New Jersey Senate Bill 121, which amends the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”)) that...more
4/12/2019
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Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Discrimination ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Retaliation ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unenforceable Contract Terms ,
Waiver of Rights
Following on the heels of the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements, the New York State Legislature and the New York City Council have passed significant legislation aimed at providing greater protection against workplace sexual...more
4/24/2018
/ Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Arbitration ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
CPLR ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Gender Discrimination ,
Governor Cuomo ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
Mayor de Blasio ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Non-Employees ,
Pending Legislation ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Workplace Communication