On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the United States District Court in Texas found the FTC rule banning non-compete agreements to be “arbitrary and capricious.”...more
9/3/2024
/ Arbitrary and Capricious ,
Competition ,
Confidential Information ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants
Whether managing a disability leave of absence, providing parental leave, or classifying time out of the office as paid sick, employers face a complex web of laws and obligations that impact employee morale, productivity and...more
7/16/2021
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Leave of Absence ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Time-Off Policies ,
Wage and Hour
As we digest the tremendous changes in labor and workplace management in 2020 and the first half of 2021, we must use those experiences to shape our future.
How do we utilize those experiences to navigate the “new normal”...more
6/11/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
COBRA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Masks ,
Premium Subsidies ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
Whether managing a disability leave of absence, providing parental leave, or classifying time out of the office as paid sick, employers face a complex web of laws and obligations that impacts employee morale, productivity and...more
As we digest the tremendous changes in labor and workplace management in 2020, we must use those experiences to shape our future. How do we utilize those experiences to navigate the path forward? How will we transition back...more
3/23/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Biden Administration ,
COBRA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Quarantine ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Relief Measures ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Sick Leave ,
Tax Credits ,
Vaccinations
In 2020, employers navigated mandatory shut downs and significant changes in the workplace. Remote work, virtual meetings, mask wearing, sanitizing stations and de-densifying have all become essential components of work...more
2/24/2021
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Remote Working ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
In this Virtual Town Hall discussion, we explored what employers need to be thinking about as we head into year end.
Topics discussed include:
- Paid Child Care Leave as schools adopt a hybrid model;
- Remote work...more
10/14/2020
/ Child Care ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Influenza ,
New Legislation ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Public Gatherings ,
Public Health ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Sick Leave ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws
In this Town Hall session, Domenique Camacho Moran, Partner and Head of the Labor & Employment Practice at Farrell Fritz, discussed New York Re-Opening Plans.
...more
5/29/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Business Interruption ,
Construction Project ,
Construction Workers ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Real Estate Development ,
Screening Procedures ,
Social Distancing ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Workplace Safety
In this Town Hall session, Domenique Camacho Moran, Partner and Head of the Labor & Employment Practice at Farrell Fritz, discussed the Interim Guidance and Reopening Safety Plan.
We will explore a variety of topics,...more
In this Town Hall session, Domenique Camacho Moran, Partner & Head of the Labor & Employment Practice at Farrell Fritz, discussed the path forward as we return from the COVID-19 pandemic.
...more
In this latest Town Hall session, Farrell Fritz Partner & Head of Employment Law, Domenique Camacho Moran, discussed the issues businesses face as we navigate the unchartered waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how...more
April 07, 2020 As guidance continues to evolve, the Treasury Department has set up a Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) page on their website. This addition allows the SBA and Treasury to provide timely additional guidance...more
To help businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis, the recently enacted CARES Act established a new loan program, known as the Paycheck Protection Program, to be administered through the Small...more
With COVID-19 impacting every business, Labor & Employment Partner Domenique Camacho Moran has developed Town Halls and other content to keep clients and contacts updated on the latest developments.
...more
New York’s FY 2019 Executive Budget includes new legislation aimed at combatting sexual harassment in the workplace. According to the Governor, the legislation purports to be the “most comprehensive anti-sexual harassment...more
1. Employers Must Pay “Manual Workers” Weekly.
In New York, employers are required to pay manual workers weekly. A “manual worker” includes “a mechanic, workingman or laborer” or individuals who spend more than 25% of...more
While employers generally provide detailed information to new hires about their pay, New York law now requires employers to provide written notice to employees when they are hired. A failure to provide the required written...more
Do I have to pay my workers for travel time when I provide transportation to a job site?
Slate Rock and Gravel, Inc. has a reputation for completing jobs on time and under budget. For their convenience, employees often...more
Seeing men and women carrying placards in your front yard or outside of your business is never a comfortable feeling. Unions use picketing to organize workers; in other words, to convince workers that they should join a union...more
What happens to contractors and subcontractors who are without lien rights when a private developer is building on public land with private money? A recent court decision clarified the parties’ rights and obligations for...more
Effective December 31, 2016, New York no longer has a state wide minimum wage. In 2017, the minimum wage is based on where employees work. Also, in New York City rates depend on the number of people you employ....more
Employers are required to prepare and retain I-9 Forms for employees. The purpose – to verify an employee’s identity and authorization to work in the United States. The New I-9 Forms should make them easier to complete and...more