The EEOC has updated its "Equal Employment Opportunity" poster to reflect the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and the...
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Victims of Domestic Violence Protected Under NY Law
Victims of Domestic Violence Protected Under NY Law New York State Human Rights Law Section 296, which applies to employers with at least four (4)...
A Look Ahead: The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)
On May 21, 2008, President Obama signed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). Title II of GINA prohibits the use of "genetic...
What is a Wellness Program?
Wellness programs are designed to encourage employees to engage in a healthier lifestyle, thereby preventing the onset or worsening of health...
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Signed Into Law
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Ms. Ledbetter’s claims were time-barred because the time limits for filing a charge of discrimination begin to run...
ADA Amendments Act of 2008 Enhances Protections for Employees
The following are some of the major changes implemented by the ADAAA: Under the ADA, a "disability" was defined as a "physical or mental impairment...
Why is it Important to Have an Employee Handbook?
A well-drafted employee handbook has many benefits, including: Legal Protection: The most vital benefit of having an employee handbook is that it...
Nursing Employees Given the Right to Express Breast Milk at Work
Effective August 15, 2007, New York employers will be required to either (1) provide a reasonable amount of unpaid daily break time, or (2) permit...
Formal Communication
Don't be lulled into thinking that because people use contractions, abbreviations, and are more personal in e-mail, that it is a “casual...
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