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NYC Commission on Human Rights Publishes Training Video

As discussed in our prior client advisories, New York City’s Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act (the “Act”) requires employers with fifteen or more employees to conduct annual sexual harassment training, effective as of April...more

Regulations Adopted for Retail and Fast Food Establishments Under NYC “Fair Workweek” Law

The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs has adopted regulations regarding the Fair Workweek Law (“FWL”), which place detailed requirements that severely limit the flexibility and operational discretion of covered employers...more

New York City Expands Coverage of Earned Sick Time Act

New York City Mayor de Blasio has signed an amendment to the New York City Earned Sick Time Act (the “Act”) expanding the Act’s coverage in two significant respects. First, effective May 5, 2018, the Act will be known as...more

New York Paid Family Leave Forms Now Available

New York State’s Paid Family Leave Law (the “PFL Law”) takes effect on January 1, 2018. Under the PFL Law, eligible employees may take paid family leave for (1) child bonding, (2) to care for a family member with a serious...more

New York City Law Prohibiting Inquiries Regarding Applicant Salary History Takes Effect 10/31/17

As described in our previous advisories, New York City recently amended its Human Rights Law (the “NYCHRL”) to prohibit inquiries into applicants’ salary histories during the hiring process (the “Amendments”), effective...more

Rules Interpreting Freelance Isn’t Free Act Impose Additional Obligations on Businesses Working With NYC Freelancers

On May 1, 2017, the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (the “DCA”) promulgated rules which purport to “clarify” the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (the “Act”). Those rules impose more extensive limitations on businesses...more

New York's New Paid Family Leave Law: FAQs

New York’s Paid Family Leave Benefits Law (the “NYPFL Law”), the most comprehensive paid family leave program in the nation, goes into effect January 1, 2018. Starting on that date, employees will be eligible for up to eight...more

NYC Ban on Salary History Inquiries Set to Take Effect on October 31, 2017

Newly enacted amendments to the New York City Human Rights Law (the “Amendments”) with an effective date of October 31, 2017 will, under most circumstances, prohibit inquiry into a job applicant’s pay history. As of October...more

Reminder: New York City Ordinance Requiring Written Freelancer Agreements with Specific Provisions Takes Effect May 15, 2017

Late last year, we issued a client alert concerning the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (the “Act”), an ordinance which requires all agreements with freelancers operating in New York City with a value of $800 or more to be in...more

Asking Job Applicants About Their Salary History Set to Become Unlawful in New York City in Late 2017

To promote fair employment practices and close the pay gap for women and people of color, Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to sign a bill passed by an overwhelming majority of the New York City Council on April 5, 2017 that...more

Mayor Signs NYC Ban on Use of Credit Checks in Employment Decisions

On May 6, 2015, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law a bill amending the city’s Human Rights Law to prohibit employers from using an individual’s credit history to make employment decisions. The law will become...more

NYC Ban on Use of Credit Checks in Employment Decisions Moves to Mayor’s Office for Signature

On April 16, 2015, the New York City Council voted overwhelmingly to amend the city’s Human Rights Law to prohibit employers from using an individual’s consumer credit history to make employment decisions. While the bill...more

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