Employers May Be Required to Provide Time Off for Employees to Vote
Employers May Be Required to Provide Time Off for Employees to Vote With the 2024 election just under two months away, employees across the country are making plans to fulfil their civic duty. For some employees, participating in Election Day on November 5, 2024 may interfere with work schedules and they may request time off […]
Employer Obligations under the New York Clean Slate Act
Employer Obligations under the New York Clean Slate Act Effective November 16, 2024, the New York State Clean Slate Act (the “Act”) will allow certain state criminal records to be sealed from public access once an individual completes their sentence and after a specified period passes without another conviction. The Act makes it unlawful for […]
Written Contracts for Freelance Workers Now Required in New York State
Written Contracts for Freelance Workers Now Required in New York State New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act (“FIFA”) went into effect on August 28, 2024. The law requires anyone hiring freelance workers to enter into written agreements for projects valued at $800 or more. The $800 threshold can be met by one service, or as […]
NLRB Abandons Efforts to Redefine Joint Employer Rules
NLRB Abandons Efforts to Redefine Joint Employer Rules Recently, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) withdrew its challenge of a federal judge’s decision concerning the definition of a joint employer. This definition would have made it far easier for workers to be considered employees of more than one company. Joint Employers Joint employers are companies […]
New Bill to Protect Warehouse Workers
New Bill to Protect Warehouse Workers Recently, the New York State legislature passed the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Program which aims to minimize the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders among warehouse workers. The bill was passed in response to the high rate of injuries warehouse workers sustain. If signed by Governor Hochul, this bill […]
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 […]
