The US District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) ruled that an employer’s mandatory arbitration program was unenforceable because its terms were contained in an employee handbook and did not create a binding...more
9/16/2020
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New legislation effective October 31, 2017 prohibits employers from asking New York City job applicants about their past compensation and benefits....more
New legislation prohibits employers from asking New York City job applicants about their past compensation and benefits.
On April 5, the New York City Council passed legislation prohibiting employers from inquiring about...more
Employers are prohibited from using credit history in employment decisions, with some exceptions.
Last week, the New York City Council passed Proposed Introductory Bill Number 261-A, which amends the New York City...more