What Is the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

In 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) was passed with the purpose of assuring “safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women.” The requirements and standards set forth in the OSH Act cover the majority of private-sector employers as well as their employees. The goal of the OSH Act...

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New York City Freelancing Isn’t Free Act

NEW YORK CITY FREELANCING ISN'T FREE ACT

Mayor DeBlasio signed the Freelancing Isn’t Free Act on November 16th.  The Act was sponsored by Brooklyn city Councilman Brad Lander and had previously passed the City Council unanimously.

Here’s the bottom line - in a New York Minute:

  1. It takes effect on May 15, 2017.
  2. It requires...

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Employee Wellness Programs & The Obligations Of Employers

Employers sometimes desire to implement health programs for their workers, which serve to facilitate healthy lifestyles and decrease healthcare overheads.  These employee programs are usually referred to as “participatory” or “health-contingent” wellness programs, depending on whether the worker is required to partake in a certain health arrangement.  However, employers have a plethora...

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EEOC Proposes New Guidance on Employment Retaliation

How does the EEOC define employment retaliation?

Federal and state laws prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who complain about violations of the law, harassment or discrimination by taking adverse actions such as harassing, demoting, or firing these individuals. Now, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has proposed new enforcement guidance that expands...

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