The New York legislature has passed a bill banning future employee non-competes, regardless of pay thresholds or job functions, and even in the sale-of-business context.
The bill allows limited customer non-solicitation...more
As of November 1, 2022, covered employers advertising jobs that will be—or even can be—performed, in whole or in part, in New York City must include a good faith salary or hourly range pursuant to the new salary transparency...more
10/26/2022
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New York continues to expand its protection of employees in the workplace with a series of laws significantly increasing the responsibilities and potential liability of New York employers.
New York State has enacted...more
8/24/2019
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After a multitude of new employment laws were introduced in 2018, the new year is already shaping up to be another one of significant change at state and local levels.
During 2018, a slew of New York state and local...more
1/17/2019
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Sweeping new legislation in New York aims to prevent and shine light on sexual harassment.
New York State employers will soon be prohibited from mandating arbitration of sexual harassment claims. They must also obtain...more
5/22/2018
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