As detailed in our August 27, 2018 alert, the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) has published resources for employers and employees about the state’s new sexual harassment prevention laws.
On October 1, 2018, the...more
Late last year, the New York City Council amended the New York City Human Rights Law (CHRL) to expand employer obligations requiring reasonable workplace accommodations for employees and relevant job applicants. These...more
On August 23, 2018, the New York State Department of Labor unveiled a website with resources for employers and employees about the new sexual harassment prevention law, which was detailed in our April 5, 2018...more
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has published a notice and information sheet that all New York City employees must post and provide to new employees as of September 6, 2018.
As detailed in our April 2018...more
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) recently issued regulations regarding implementation of the city's new Temporary Schedule Change Law that include a notice requirement for employers. Although not...more
As a reminder, effective July 18, 2018, New York City employers are required to accommodate employee requests for temporary schedule changes for employee “personal events.” This new requirement is in addition to any leave...more
In April 2018, New York State enacted a number of laws designed to heighten obligations on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Some of the provisions are scheduled to take effect on July 11, 2018; the...more
On June 19, 2018, in a referendum known as Initiative 77, residents of the District of Columbia voted to eliminate the tip credit under city law. As a result, the tip credit in Washington, DC will be gradually phased out over...more
Finally, some good news for employers. The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the enforceability of class action waivers set forth in arbitration agreements between employers and employees.
The 5-4 decision in Epic Systems...more
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On April 11, 2018, the New York City Council enacted a package of legislation referred to as the “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act,” described by the City Council as critical to creating safe workplaces in New York City. The...more
As part of the budget bill Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign within the next few days, New York will impose heightened obligations on employers to prevent sexual harassment.
If enacted, the legislation will require the...more
ADA reform finally may be on the horizon. On February 15, 2018 the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation known as the ADA Education and Reform Act (H.R. 620), that would curb the rampant abuse of Title III of the...more
Fox Rothschild, working with T&M Protection Resources, has uncovered a harassing phone call scam targeting New York City restaurants.
Typically the caller purports to be a well-known restaurant owner, general manager or...more
The New York City Council passed an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) that increases employer obligations when an employee requests a reasonable accommodation. The amendment details the “cooperative...more
Beware: service dog fraud will not be tolerated in New York State, which recently passed a law prohibiting the misrepresentation of service dogs. The law, effective December 18, 2017, makes it unlawful for any person to...more
As we approach the end of the year, it is critical to remember and implement new legal requirements that go into effect on December 31, 2017. Failure to comply with these requirements could subject an uninformed employer to...more
As originally discussed in our April 2016 and March 2017 alerts, New York enacted one of the most comprehensive statewide paid family leave laws in the country. Under the New York Paid Family Leave Law (“PFLL”), starting on...more
Serial plaintiffs are suing businesses in alarming numbers alleging that websites and/or mobile applications are not accessible to persons with disabilities. This checklist reviews compliance obligations and the potential...more
On May 24, 2017, the New York City Council passed a legislative package of five bills, known as the “Fair Work Week” legislation. On May 30, 2017, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the legislative package into law. These new laws...more