60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Sixty years ago today, on July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination by […]
Celebrating Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination
Celebrating Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination As we move beyond Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, we emphasize the importance of creating inclusive, discrimination-free workplaces all year round. Discrimination in the workplace harms individuals and affects morale, productivity, and retention. By fostering an inclusive environment, employers benefit from diverse perspectives and talents. Compliance with […]
New Legislation Concerning Violence in the Workplace
New Legislation Concerning Violence in the Workplace To address the rise of violence in the workplace, the New York State legislature has passed a bill that would impose strict safety measures on retail employers to protect their retail employees. If Governor Hochul signs the bill, most of its provisions will go into effect 180 days […]
NYS DOL Issues Updated Guidance for Lactation Break Law Effective June 19, 2024
NYS DOL Issues Updated Guidance for Lactation Break Law Effective June 19, 2024 As of June 19, 2024, employers in New York State must provide paid lactation breaks of up to 30 minutes each time an employee needs to express breast milk in the workplace for up to three years following the birth of a […]
REMINDER TO NEW JERSEY EMPLOYERS
REMINDER TO NEW JERSEY EMPLOYERS On July 1, 2024, the minimum salary for exempt status under the federal administrative, executive, and professional employee exemptions will increase from $684 per week to $844 per week ($43,888 per year). Employers in New Jersey must either (1) raise the salaries of employees who will otherwise lose their exempt status or (2) meet federal […]
REMINDER TO NEW YORK CITY EMPLOYERS
REMINDER TO NEW YORK CITY EMPLOYERS July 1, 2024, is the deadline for employers in New York City (NYC) to post and distribute NYC’s multilingual “Know Your Rights at Work” poster. The poster is available here. https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dca/downloads/pdf/workers/KnowYourRightsAtWorkPoster.pdf By July 1, 2024, employers must: (1) display the poster in the workplace in an area accessible and visible to employees; (2) provide a copy of […]
Employing Minors in New York State
Employing Minors in New York State Summer is around the corner, bringing warmer weather and the end of the school year. Many employers, including summer camps, will be looking to hire minors for summer employment, and it is key for employers to comply with New York’s child labor laws. Working Papers All minors between the […]
EEOC Issues Regulations on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
EEOC Issues Regulations on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act On April 15, 2024, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA went into effect on June 27, 2023. The final regulations will go into effect on June 18, 2024. The PWFA requires employers […]
Federal Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Will Increase Starting July 1, 2024
Federal Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Will Increase Starting July 1, 2024 In April 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that […]
New York State Covid Sick Leave Law Will Expire July 31, 2025
New York State Covid Sick Leave Law Will Expire July 31, 2025 Since March 2020, employers in New York State have been required to provide 5 or 14 days of paid leave to employees who cannot work because they must quarantine due to Covid-19. Such paid leave is in addition to the sick leave that […]
