Seyfarth Synopsis: While New York State failed to pass a non-compete ban last year, a new bill in the New York City Council would eliminate non-compete agreements entirely, presenting new challenges and considerations for...more
3/4/2024
/ City of New York ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Local Ordinance ,
New York ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform
Effective November 26, 2023, a significant amendment to New York City’s Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) prohibits discrimination based on height and weight. This development aligns the city with a growing trend of jurisdictions,...more
12/12/2023
/ Employee Handbooks ,
Employee Training ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Rights ,
New York ,
NYCHRL ,
State Labor Laws ,
Weight Discrimination
On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law S4516, a significant amendment to Section 5-336 of the New York General Obligations Law. This legislation marks a critical expansion in the state's ongoing...more