Just last month, Mayor Eric Adams signed into law a ban on weight and height discrimination in New York City that will take effect on November 22,...
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What are the New Reporting Obligations under New Jersey’s Unemployment Compensation Law?
Governor Phil Murphy signed several substantial amendments into law that impact employer compliance with the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation...
What are the California Local Minimum Wage Increases?
On January 1, 2023, California raised its statewide minimum wage to $15.50 per hour. However, depending on which location the employees are located...
What Updates did NYS Make to the Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy?
On April 11, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor issued changes to New York State’s Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy. The Model...
Has the Workplace Dynamic Really Shifted? Here Is What You Need to Know.
Given the notable events that have occurred in the past few years, it is a good time to pause and take stock of the new employee/employer dynamic...
What is the Federal Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act?
Congress recently passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) which becomes effective June 27, 2023. The PWFA provides on-the-job accommodation...
Remote Work from Around the World
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing expansion of remote work, many employers who are eager to attract and retain talented employees...
NYC Artificial Intelligence Accountability Law
Given the progression and usage of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the employment field, states and cities across the United States have...
NYS Nursing Employee Protections
Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill to amend the New York State Labor Law and expand legal protections for nursing employees in the...
FTC Proposal to Ban Non-Competes
Just days into the new year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a groundbreaking new proposed rule, which if adopted, would ban almost all...
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