The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection recently published proposed rules providing guidance on the artificial intelligence law enacted in December 2021 that prohibits employers from using automated...more
Employers must include minimum and maximum potential salaries in all job advertisements and postings for New York City positions effective May 15, 2022. ...more
Effective July 29, 2021, revisions to the New York City Fair Chance Act (FCA) will impose new requirements on New York City employers who evaluate criminal history information, including pending criminal charges, when making...more
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
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The New York State Senate and Assembly have passed two bills amending the New York Labor Law (NYLL) with significant implications for employers in the state: Bill 6549, which implements a statewide prohibition on salary...more
Effective May 10, 2020, a new law will preclude most New York City employers from requiring job applicants to submit to testing for the presence of marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) as a condition of employment....more
Hiring parties should review their current independent contractor agreements to ensure compliance with the adopted rules....more
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
Hiring parties should review their current contracts with freelance workers in New York City to ensure compliance with the new bill.
The New York City Council has passed, and Mayor Bill de Blasio has signed, a bill with...more