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NYC passes amendment to pay transparency law; effective date pushed to November 1, 2022

On April 28, 2022, the New York City Council passed a revised version of the New York City pay transparency law, which, among other things, pushes the effective date to November 1, 2022....more

New York set to amend the New York Hero Act

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

NY employers’ continuing COVID-19 leave obligations…for the foreseeable future

As we previously discussed, employers with fewer than 500 employees will no longer be legally required to provide employees with leaves of absence under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). As of January 1,...more

New York state paid sick leave law now in effect

Employers in New York should be aware of the state’s new paid sick leave law, which was enacted on April 3, 2020 and went into effect on Wednesday, September 30. This state-wide law includes employers in New York City and...more

“WARN”ing to New Jersey Employers: NJ WARN Act Dramatically Expanded

Last week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an amendment to the New Jersey WARN Act, dramatically expanding the Act’s reach.  Effective July 19, 2020, the amendment makes the Act one of the most stringent state WARN...more

Important Changes Coming to Nondisclosure Agreements in New York

Later this week, on October 11, 2019, several important changes are coming to the New York Human Rights Law (“NYHRL”). As you may recall, last year the New York legislature enacted legislation prohibiting employers from...more

Upcoming Deadline for New York Anti-Harassment Training

Every employer in New York State should keep an eye on the October 9th, 2019 deadline for employers to adopt and provide mandatory anti-harassment training for New York employees. This training is required for any employee...more

Salary History Ban Coming to New York?

Last week, the New York State Legislature passed a bill prohibiting employers from asking about the salary history of prospective and current employees. Aimed at curtailing wage discrimination and pay disparity, the bill...more

Minnesota Court Clarifies Key Difference Between Federal and State Discrimination Laws

Employers in Minnesota should be aware of a key difference between federal and Minnesota employment law. In McBee v. Team Industries, Inc., the Minnesota Supreme Court held that...more

Colorado House Bill 1267 Would Make Wage Theft a Felony

Lawmakers in Colorado are in the process of evaluating House Bill 1267, which would reclassify wage theft from a misdemeanor to a felony if the amount at issue exceeds $2,000.00....more

New Jersey Bans Non-Disclosure Provisions for Claims of Discrimination, Retaliation & Harassment

Recent #MeToo-inspired media attention to workplace sexual harassment claims has caused a number of states to pass employee-friendly legislation intended to help prevent such conduct. ...more

New Jersey’s New Earned Sick Leave Act: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Just a reminder, the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Act (the “Act”) went into effect on October 29, 2018. Which employers are covered? The Act applies to all private New Jersey employers. ...more

New York Increases its Efforts to End Sexual Harassment

Over the past several weeks, New York has gotten serious in its attempt to end sexual harassment. Earlier this month, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act” (“New York City Act” or “Act”) into...more

Philadelphia District Court Strikes Down Portion of Salary History Ban

On April 30, 2018, a Philadelphia federal judge issued an opinion striking down a portion of Philadelphia’s salary history ban. Salary history bans have become increasingly common tools used by various cities and states...more

U.S. Department of Labor’s PAID Program Goes Into Effect: NY Attorney General Says “Not So Fast”

Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division’s Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program went into effect. The pilot program allows employers to quickly pay back wages to workers in full...more

New Jersey on Cusp of Rigorous Equal Pay Law

Last week, both houses of the New Jersey Legislature passed a sweeping equal pay bill that Governor Phil Murphy is expected to sign promptly. When passed into law, it will be one of the most strict equal pay statutes in the...more

New California Law: Employers Must “Resist” Federal Immigration Agents

Effective January 1, 2018, the California Immigrant Worker Protection Act (the “Act”) requires private and public employers to “resist” informal worksite inspections by federal immigration enforcement agents....more

New Minimum Wage Laws Take Effect Across the Nation

For many workers throughout the US, the New Year has begun with increased hourly wages.  On January 1, 2018, 18 states and 22 cities/counties across the nation increased their minimum wage.  ...more

New York’s Minimum Wage Increased on December 31, 2017

It’s that time of year for all employers in New York to confirm that their payroll is set up to pay the new minimum wage that went into effect on December 31, 2017. ...more

New York DOL Proposes New Regulations for “Call-In” Pay and Employee Scheduling

New York employers may soon be subject to new scheduling and pay requirements pertaining to their non-exempt employees who work “on-call” shifts. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced that the New York State...more

New York’s New Paid Family Leave Law: What is it and Who is Covered?

Beginning January 1, 2018 nearly all private employers in New York must prepare for what some say is the most comprehensive paid family leave program in the nation. The New York Paid Family Leave Program (NYPFL) will provide...more

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