There are key policies every employer must be familiar with in order to conform to the laws regarding monitoring attendance and punctuality. We advise clients on these issues and design policies and practices that allow them to enforce their internal guidelines. Some states, and several municipalities have created their own laws or ordinances.
New York State Lawful Absence Law
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed an amendment to Section 215 of the New York Labor Law – known as the “lawful absence law” – which is...