On May 9, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S3006C into law which concerns New York State’s education, labor, housing, and family assistance budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This budget, among many...more
In recent months, the New York State legislature has enacted amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) and other laws aimed at expanding protections against discrimination and harassment. The laws emphasize...more
12/18/2019
/ Affirmative Defenses ,
Amended Legislation ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Employee Rights ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Human Rights ,
Mandatory Arbitration ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Punitive Damages ,
Reproductive Discrimination ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Statute of Limitations
In response to the increased attention on sexual harassment claims and settlements, New Jersey has enacted new legislation (New Jersey Senate Bill 121, which amends the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”)) that...more
4/12/2019
/ Amended Legislation ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Discrimination ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Retaliation ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unenforceable Contract Terms ,
Waiver of Rights
Recent employment legislation in New York State and New York City affords new benefits and protections to employees and job applicants. These laws also bring new obligations for employers. Before the holiday season is in full...more
12/12/2017
/ Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Pay ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
New Legislation ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
Race Discrimination ,
Salary/Wage History ,
Wage and Hour