Governor Hochul recently signed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act which will go into effect on May 20, 2024, and will only apply to contracts entered on...
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What Are the New Social Media Privacy Laws for Employees?
New York has joined states such as California, Colorado, and New Jersey in protecting employees and applicants from being required to share their...
What are Frequency of Pay and How Do they Affect New York Employers?
Under New York labor law, there is a set “schedule” for the frequency of wage payments for different categories of employees. Manual workers, for...
What is the New Private Right of Action Available Under ESSTA that Employers Should Be Aware Of?
The New York City Sick Leave law was amended in May of 2018 to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”). ESSTA allows employees to use their paid...
How Has Texting Pervaded the Workplace and What Should Employers Know About It?
Etiquette of Workplace Texting Communication through electronic mail and handwritten messages has now been replaced with the instantaneousness of...
How Are Schools Exploring Alternatives to Suspension?
In the past, students who demonstrated behavioral issues in school would commonly have to face some sort of discipline, usually suspension. However,...
What Are the New Protections for LGBTQ+ Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities?
Governor Hochul recently signed into New York Law a “bill of rights” for residents in long-term care facilities who identify as LGTBQ+. The law...
What is the Newest NYC Law on Employee Bill of Rights?
Effective January 4, 2024, New York City passed Local Law No. 161 that requires all private employers in the New York City to provide all employees,...
What Are the Top Ten Issues that Keep Employers Up at Night?
Employers encounter unprecedented challenges that demand attentive management and strategic solutions. Below are some of the top concerns that...
What Are the New Updates Passed by the New York Department of Labor for 2024?
The New York State Department of Labor approved the wage orders for 2024 and subsequent years. Below is a list of the New York State salary rate...
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