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Changes made to model sexual harassment policies and training materials -
Employers must continue to train employees upon hire and annually thereafter...more
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New York State has amended the Pay Transparency Law, which becomes effective September 17, 2023
The amendments modify the scope of jobs covered by the law, eliminate the law’s recordkeeping requirements,...more
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Citizenship and immigration status are now covered by the New York Human Rights Law.
Penalties have been increased for violations of mandatory overtime for nurses. A tight deadline has been created for...more
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New York expands employee lactation accommodation rights -
Employers must develop and implement a written policy regarding employee rights -
The law goes into effect June 7, 2023...more
Governor Kathy Hochul was elected to a full term less than two weeks ago, and she continues to advance legislation that affects New York businesses. Bill A8092B/S1958 was passed by the New York State Legislature on May 31,...more
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On September 9, 2022, New Jersey issued new regulatory guidance regarding employment protections for users of recreational and medicinal marijuana.
While this guidance did not include a certification...more
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On July 29, 2022, New York State declared the Monkeypox virus a public health emergency
On August 4, 2022, the White House declared Monkeypox a public health emergency
Employers may soon face the...more
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On March 16, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed three new laws to further combat workplace harassment and discrimination.
The three laws: Establish a confidential hotline for complaints of workplace...more
1. If you use third-party organizations to search social media accounts of applicants, be sure to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act as well as state and local equivalent laws. ...more