Q: I heard New York City is adding height and weight as protected categories. What does that mean for employers? ...more
9/20/2023
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Q: Has New York City provided any additional details on the employer vaccination mandate? ...more
Three California cities — Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose — have recently enacted paid sick leave laws in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These laws are meant to fill the gaps left by the Families First Coronavirus...more
Q: I heard New York City is banning employers from doing pre-employment drug testing for marijuana. What do I need to know?...more
Q: I am an employer in Westchester County. What do I need to know about the new paid sick leave law? If I have employees in both Westchester County and New York City, can I have one paid sick leave policy that covers...more
Q: I am a New York employer. How do the upcoming New York State and New York City sexual harassment requirements affect me? When is the deadline to comply?
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9/10/2018
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Q: I am a New York City employer. What do I need to know about the amendments to the law regarding accommodations?
A: Effective October 15, 2018, employers in New York City will be required to engage in a “cooperative...more
Q: What do I need to know about the recent additions to New York City’s law about the use of criminal history in employment decisions?
A: While the New York City Fair Chance Act (“FCA”) has been in effect since October...more
10/2/2017
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Regardless of where a company is headquartered, it likely contracts with one or more independent contractors who live or work in New York City. If your company does so, take note. On November 16, 2016, Mayor de Blasio signed...more