Stroock Presents: GOAT Town, Episode 3, Part 2: “NYC's One-of-a-Kind Agency to Drive Economic Growth”
Recent Developments in Wage and Hour law
Co-op and condo boards have a legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to residents with disabilities. Residents often request permission to live with their so-called emotional support or therapy animals (“ESAs”)...more
This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice...more
The New York City Council recently amended Sections 8-109 and 8-502 of the New York City Administrative Code, directly affecting employment agreements. ...more
A bill recently proposed in the New York City Council would amplify pay equity and transparency efforts by requiring employers with 25 or more employees who work within the five boroughs to comply with stringent pay and...more
Q&A with Yumi Narita, NYC Office of the Comptroller - In late May, Yumi Narita, Executive Director of Corporate Governance at the New York City Office of the Comptroller, spoke with Stephen Brown, Senior Advisor, KPMG Board...more
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (“NY City Bar”), through its Committee on Professional Ethics (the “Committee”), has unveiled Formal Opinion 2024-4 (the “Opinion”), addressing the nuanced and evolving...more
June 28, 2024 (City Hall, Manhattan) – Today’s ceremonial handshake between New York City Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams signaled the safe landing of Adams and Adams United, despite prior turbulence....more
As of July 1, employers in New York City have new obligations set forth by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). Employers are now required to distribute the “Know Your Rights” notice to all employees...more
Effective July 1, 2024, all New York City employers must provide their employees with a copy of the New York City Worker Bill of Rights poster. WHICH EMPLOYERS ARE COVERED? This applies to any employer with at least one...more
Q: Is New York City considering a total ban on noncompete agreements? A: Yes — a total ban on noncompete agreements would be the result of one of the three noncompete bills currently pending in the New York City Council,...more
Effective January 1, 2025, housing providers in New York City will need to think twice about how they use criminal background checks. Local Law No. 24, titled the Fair Chance Housing Act, limits the use of criminal background...more
NYC employers are reminded that the deadline for distributing and posting the new “Workers Bill of Rights” poster is fast approaching on July 1, 2024. ...more
The New York City Council voted to approve a modified version of the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity (“COYEO”) text amendment, the second in a trio of City of Yes initiatives which aim to: (1) promote sustainability (the...more
New York City employers, time is running out to update your bulletin boards. Local Law No. 161, which took effect January 2, 2024, requires New York City employers to display and distribute to each employee a multilingual...more
The New York City Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP) will be extended to remain in effect through 2029, with no modifications. The bill to extend the deadline from March 1, 2025, to March 1, 2029, to...more
In April 2019, the New York City Council passed Local Law 97 (“LL 97”) as part of the Climate Mobilization Act. LL 97 imposes strict restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions for buildings 25,000 square feet or larger and...more
On November 2, 2023, the New York City Council passed a bill[1] requiring the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”), in coordination with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (“MOIA”), the New...more
New York City employers should review their handbooks and employment agreements to ensure they comply with a new law that took effect May 11. Lawmakers recently amended the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to prohibit...more
Effective May 11, 2024, New York City now prohibits employers from entering into any type of agreement that shortens the statutory period by which an employee may file an administrative claim or complaint, or civil action,...more
New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) unveiled its Workers’ Bill of Rights website on March 1, 2024. The Workers’ Bill of Rights outlines rights and protections for employees, independent...more
Effective as of March 20, 2024, New York City law permits “any person” to initiate a private right of action for violations of the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”). The new law amends Section 20-924 of the New York...more
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) officially debuted its new “Know Your Rights at Work” poster and Workers’ Bill of Rights website. The poster, which links to the DCWP website via a QR...more
This BLOG has previously addressed issues related to proper licensure for contractors and the problems that arise for them if they perform work without a license. We have previously noted that home improvement contractors are...more
The FTC's proposed ban on labor non-competes has loomed since January 2023, with a vote now scheduled for April 23, 2024 in a special Open Commission Meeting. New York City recently joined the growing number of states that...more
New York City’s pay transparency law, which went into effect September 2023, has been the subject of employer scrutiny in regard to compliance. The law requires employers to provide “good faith” salary ranges on job postings....more