In Musker v. Suuchi, Inc., the New Jersey Supreme Court addressed whether commissions are considered “wages” under New Jersey’s Wage Payment Law (NJWPL) after a salaried employee sued her employer for allegedly withholding...more
Having to compensate employees for time spent not working can be counterintuitive, but under certain circumstances, it is an employer’s obligation. Recently, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a District Court...more
New for employers in 2025: both New York State and federal laws mandate various paid and unpaid leaves and breaks for employees in 2025. Join Goldberg Segalla attorneys Scott Green and Chloe Nowak for a review of the changes...more
It’s the time of year when companies hold end-of-year celebrations and festivities for the holidays. As employers prepare for these gatherings, there are a few things they should keep in mind to reduce the chances of HR...more
On April 4, 2024, the Honorable Judge Michael M. Baylson from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania partially granted and partially denied a motion to dismiss filed by a former employee who alleged discrimination by his...more
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-The Department of Labor recently clarified a critical distinction between an employee and an independent contractor.
-The courts will no longer use the Trump-era rule that focused on two core factors:...more
New York Codifies Employer Requirement to Notify Employees of Unemployment Benefit Rights -
Gov. Hochul signed S4878A/A298. The law amends New York Labor Law Section 590 by adding a section that requires employers...more
1/3/2024
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General workplace rules are considered “presumptively unlawful” under the new NLRB standard if they could be interpreted to limit employee rights. Employers must now rebut the presumption of unlawfulness...more
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In Groff v. DeJoy, the U.S. Supreme Court renders new standard for employers assessing religious accommodations
Employers should review their accommodation policies and practices in light of Groff...more
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The PWFA creates a new avenue for pregnant employees to request reasonable accommodations not previously provided under the ADA, PDA or FMLA....more
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Changes made to model sexual harassment policies and training materials -
Employers must continue to train employees upon hire and annually thereafter...more
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New York State has amended the Pay Transparency Law, which becomes effective September 17, 2023
The amendments modify the scope of jobs covered by the law, eliminate the law’s recordkeeping requirements,...more
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Employers should submit public comments on the broad scope and vagueness of the proposed rule as the FTC is accepting comments through March 6, 2023.
Begin to consider eliminating non-compete clauses...more
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Illinois employers must now comply with the Family Bereavement Leave Act, which expands unpaid leave rights for employees due to the loss of a pregnancy, a child, or another covered family member. ...more
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Citizenship and immigration status are now covered by the New York Human Rights Law.
Penalties have been increased for violations of mandatory overtime for nurses. A tight deadline has been created for...more
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Gov. Hochul vetoed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act.
Gov. Hochul vetoed the State Contractor Equal Pay Disclosure bill.
New Versions of both bills may be reintroduced in next year’s legislative...more
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New York expands employee lactation accommodation rights -
Employers must develop and implement a written policy regarding employee rights -
The law goes into effect June 7, 2023...more
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New York enacts WWPA to protect warehouse workers against unreasonable quotas
Covered employers must maintain records relating to quotas and work speed data
Covered employers that impose quota or work...more
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New York enacts statewide pay transparency law.
The law goes into effect on September 18, 2023.
Employers with four or more employees are impacted....more
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New York expands employee-rights poster requirements to be made available on an employer’s website, or by email to employees, in addition to the current requirement to place physical posters in a conspicuous...more
Governor Kathy Hochul was elected to a full term less than two weeks ago, and she continues to advance legislation that affects New York businesses. Bill A8092B/S1958 was passed by the New York State Legislature on May 31,...more
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On March 16, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed three new laws to further combat workplace harassment and discrimination.
The three laws: Establish a confidential hotline for complaints of workplace...more
On February 10, 2022, Congress passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the Act), barring an employer’s enforcement of pre-dispute arbitration for claims of sexual assault or...more
2/18/2022
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In its effort to achieve pay equity and transparency, the New York City Council passed an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to create Section 8-107(32). The amendment—which becomes effective on May 15,...more
2/10/2022
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