US Supreme Court Rules on Workplace Religious Accommodation
On June 29, 2023, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court changed the standard for evaluating when employers must accommodate employees’ religious beliefs that conflict with the workplace. Until now, employers could deny a religious accommodation request if it would impose more than a “de minimis” cost on the business. Under the new standard, employers must show […]
NYS Lactation Policy Law
New York State has adopted a law that requires employers to provide expanded accommodations for breast milk expression in the workplace. As part of this law, employers are required to provide a written policy to employees explaining their rights under the law regarding expressing breast milk in the workplace. The New York State Department of […]
Employers: Important Changes to New Jersey Unemployment Reporting and Penalties
Unemployment Reporting: Starting July 31, 2023, New Jersey employers will be required to meet two new submission requirements. Currently, New Jersey employers must provide Form BC-10 to every separated employee. This form contains information about unemployment benefits. However, as of July 31, employers will need to take an extra step; to “immediately and simultaneously” send […]
NYS Post-Separation Notice Requirements
NYS law requires employers to provide to their employees, within 5 days of separation (including termination and resignation), a written notice of their separation date and last date of benefits (if any), and a completed Record of Employment (Unemployment Insurance Division form IA 12.3). The Record of Employment provides the employee with information and instructions […]
New York State Minimum Wage (UPDATE)
New York’s 2024 Budget Agreement (“Budget”) signed into law in May will raise the minimum wage in New York State. As of January 1, 2024, the minimum wage will increase to $16 per hour in New York City and Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties, and to $15 per hour in all other parts of the […]
New Discrimination Law – Height and Weight (UPDATE)
On May 26, 2023, NYC Mayor Eric Adams signed into law amendments to the NYC Human Rights Law banning height and weight discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing. The law includes height and weight as protected characteristics together with race, religion, and disability. The amendments will take effect 180 days after signature, which will […]
