After a multitude of new employment laws were introduced in 2018, the new year is already shaping up to be another one of significant change at state and local levels.
During 2018, a slew of New York state and local...more
1/17/2019
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Sweeping new legislation in New York aims to prevent and shine light on sexual harassment.
New York State employers will soon be prohibited from mandating arbitration of sexual harassment claims. They must also obtain...more
5/22/2018
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In response to widespread employer concerns over ambiguities in New York City’s Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”), the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (“DCA”) published its Final Rules regarding the ESTA on July 30,...more