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 […]
Increases to Salary Threshold for Exempt Executive and Administrative Employees in New York
On December 27, 2023, New York issued a notice that the New York Department of Labor (DOL) adopted the regulations that will increase the salary thresholds for minimum wage and overtime exemptions for “executive” or “administrative” employees under the New York Labor Law. By way of background, both federal law (Fair Labor Standards Act or […]
Increases to New York Minimum Wage Beginning on January 1, 2024
As part of the Fiscal Year 2024 New York State Budget (the “Budget”), Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature agreed to a multi-year plan to increase the State’s minimum wage through 2026. Beginning on January 1, 2024, New York’s Minimum Wage will gradually increase to keep pace with inflation and the rising […]
New York Workers Have More Time to Bring Discrimination Claims
This year has brought several changes to the employment law landscape in New York, and the trend is continuing into 2024. The New York State Human Rights Law prohibits employers from discriminating against an individual on the basis of a protected category. Protected categories under New York law include age, race, citizenship, sexual orientation, and […]
NYS Passes Clean Slate Act, Prohibiting Discrimination Against Individuals with Certain Criminal Records
On November 16, 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Clean Slate Act, which allows certain criminal records to be sealed after a waiting period with no subsequent convictions. The Clean Slate Act amends the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) to make it an unlawful discriminatory practice for employers […]
Effective Immediately: NY Law Prohibiting NDAs from Including Liquidated Damages Provision in Settlement Agreements Resolving Discrimination Claims
On November 17, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into legislation S. 4516, amending General Obligations Law § 5-336. The amendment prohibits employers in settlement agreements resolving workplace discrimination claims, including discriminatory harassment and retaliation, from (i) requiring the complainant to pay liquidated damages if the complainant violates any non-disclosure or non-disparagement agreement included in the […]
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.
New Form I-9 and Alternative Verification Procedure Available August 1, 2023
On July 21, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced three important changes to the I-9 verification process (Book Law’s previous blog post regarding the end of the COVID-19 flexibilities is here). All three will take effect on August 1, 2023. 1. USCIS will publish a revised version of its Form I-9, Employment […]
