Federal Agency Issues Ban on Non-Compete Provisions But Faces Court Challenges
Federal Agency Issues Ban on Non-Compete Provisions But Faces Court Challenges On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule (Noncompete Rule). The Noncompete Rule would ban almost all non-compete provisions as of its effective date. The ban is scheduled to go into effect on or about September 4, […]
Stay Ahead of the Curve: New Employment Laws in NYC for March 2024
Attention NY employers: Before we leave March and head into April, here are some new laws which are now in effect as of March 2024. While there are certain exceptions, it is important for employers to ensure compliance and respect for employee privacy rights. If you have any questions or concerns about these rules or […]
“Your Rights at Work” Required Workplace Poster by July 1, 2024
“Your Rights at Work” Required Workplace Poster by July 1, 2024 In an effort to protect workers’ rights in New York City, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has expanded the Workers’ Bill of Rights. You can click here for more details as to what the motivation was […]
Preparing Your Client For Mediation: with Chaim Book & Abe Melamed
Watch Chaim and Abe discuss how lawyers can best prepare their clients for mediations, including understanding the process, negotiation tactics, mediation terms, preparing for bad news, and much more.
SDNY Ruling Allows Entire Lawsuits to Proceed in Court if a Single Claim Cannot be Arbitrated
On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (“EFAA”). Under this law, employers cannot enforce pre-dispute arbitration agreements against persons who bring claims for sexual assault or sexual harassment that occurred on or after March 3, 2022. Employees and others who […]
New York Amends Statewide Pay Transparency Law
On March 3, 2023, NY Governor Kathy Hochul signed a series of amendments to the New York Pay Transparency Law (“NYPTL”) into law. The NYPTL takes effect on September 17, 2023 and will require covered employers to include the following information in advertisements for internal and external “job, promotion, or transfer opportunities”: The compensation or […]
US Department of Labor Issues New Guidance on Mental Health Conditions and the FMLA
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (“US DOL”) has issued new guidance and answers to Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) to help clarify when eligible employees of covered employers may use FMLA leave for their own or a family member’s mental health condition. As […]
Update on NYC Salary Disclosure Law: Effective Date Pushed Until November 1, 2022
Earlier this year, New York City passed Local Law 32 of 2022, requiring employers to include a “good faith” salary range in every advertisement for jobs, promotions and transfer opportunities in New York City. You can read more about the original law, which was first set to become effective on May 15, in our blog […]
NYC Salary Disclosure Law Goes Into Effect May 15, 2022
Under New York City Local Law 32 of 2022, which is scheduled to go into effect on May 15, 2022, employers and employment agencies will be required to include a “good faith” salary range in every advertisement for jobs, promotions and transfer opportunities in New York City. The NYC Commission on Human Rights recently released […]
New York State Amends its Workplace Discrimination Laws
New York State recently amended its Human Rights Law to expand protections against workplace discrimination. Governor Hochul signed three bills that amend the law in the following ways: Under Senate Bill S5870, an employer’s release of an employee’s personnel file may be considered unlawful retaliation against an employee who complains about workplace discrimination. The law […]
