Starting January 1, 2020, the United State Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) new overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) will...
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McDonald’s and #MeToo: The Perils of Workplace Romance
With the recent news of the firing of McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook for a consensual relationship with a subordinate, workplace romance is back...
Westchester Sick and Safe Time Leave
The Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law (“ESLL”) went into effect in late June 2019, and Westchester recently enacted the Safe Time Leave Law...
Temp Workers’ Protections
With the historic rise of temp workers in the workplace, some ambiguity has existed as to whether an employer can be held liable for employment...
New York State Salary Inequality Legislation
On July 10, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that makes the New York Equal Pay Act applicable to every characteristic protected under the...
Home Care 13-Hour Rule Upheld
The New York Court of Appeals recently upheld the New York State Department of Labor’s (DOL) “13-Hour Rule” governing payment of home health care...
New Jersey Raising Minimum Wage
On July 1, 2019, New Jersey’s minimum wage will increase to $10.00 per hour. This minimum wage adjustment occurs six months after the state’s last...
Sexual Harassment and Remodeled Reform in New York
The New York State Assembly and Senate passed a bill on June 19, 2019 that addresses workplace harassment and provides more protection for victims...
Non-medical Vaccines Exemptions Banned in New York
Earlier this month, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that bans non-medical exemptions for immunizations, including the religious...
Uber Update
Uber received a major win earlier this month when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) categorized Uber drivers as independent contractors, not...
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