In a recent Second Circuit decision from March, Tudor v. Whitehall Central School District, the court clarified the broad scope of workplace accommodation protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on April 8, 2025, clarified the scope of “marital status” discrimination under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). In Hunter v. Debmar-Mercury LLC, et al., the Second...more
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 5 rendered an opinion in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services (Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, 605 U.S. ___ (2025).), resolving a circuit split regarding the applicable standard...more
Federal and California agencies have increased their focus on how AI and automated decision-making tools are being used in hiring, promotions, and employment screening processes. Employers using such technologies may be...more
As we move further into 2025, the employment law landscape continues to evolve rapidly, driven by significant regulatory changes and emerging workplace dynamics. For employers and counsel, staying ahead of these trends is...more
Summary The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released new guidance addressing the use of wearable technologies in the workplace. These devices, which range from fitness trackers to biometric monitors,...more
1/9/2025
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Bias ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Consent ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Employee Rights ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
GINA ,
Privacy Laws ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Title VII ,
Wearable Technology
In a post last year, we discussed how examining the EEOC’s annual reports and Strategic Enforcement Plan could provide guidance as to how the agency intends to allocate its resources and enforcement efforts in the upcoming...more
On April 17, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered an opinion in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis resolving a circuit split over what standard an employee challenging a transfer under the anti-discrimination provision of Title VII must...more
It can be a challenge to stay on top of the ever-changing employment laws in New York State. Let us help. Attorneys in Goldberg Segalla’s Employment and Labor practice group synopsized 12 recent changes that impact the...more
1/26/2024
/ Employment Discrimination ,
Freelance Isn't Free Act (FIFA) ,
Human Rights ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Minimum Wage ,
New York ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Payment Protection Insurance ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Unpaid Overtime ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft
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
/ Employee Benefits ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Labor Code ,
New Legislation ,
New York ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft
Key Takeaways -
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