New York inched closer to fully banning non-compete agreements on June 20, 2023, with the Legislature approving a bill banning their use in the future. The bill will soon be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul, who is expected to...more
6/22/2023
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A Year in Review: Notable Labor and Employment Law Developments of 2022 -
The year-end provides an opportune time to review some of the notable developments in the world of labor and employment law from this past year –...more
1/4/2023
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As of September 17, 2023, most private-sector employers in New York State will be required to post a job description and pay range for any job opening, promotion or transfer opportunity the employer advertises.
Governor...more
On the evening of Oct. 19, 2020, New York State released long-anticipated guidance on the state's new Paid Sick Leave Law, or "PSL." The new law is not limited to coronavirus-related situations. It is instead a new, permanent...more
Adding to an ever-expanding library of guidance for businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has now published reopening guidance applicable to all employers with respect to employees at...more