The coronavirus pandemic has left employees nationwide with many questions and much uncertainty. With millions of Americans out of work and hundreds of thousands of people suffering from symptoms of COVID-19, employers and employees alike are feeling the stress...
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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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A new law signed this month by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio may mean changes to some New York City employer’s hiring practices. The bill prevents employers from asking job applicants about their salary history. It...
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A New York City bill has proposed preventing private employers in the city from questioning employees about their salary histories. The bill, number 1253, was approved by the New York City Council on April 5. It now...
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Hundreds of former employees have filed claims of sexual harassment and gender discrimination against Sterling Jewelers, the owner of Jared the Galleria of Jewelry and Kay Jewelers. Female employees claim the work environment in these mega jewelry stores encouraged...
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Now that we are deep in the midst of the Age of Social Media, there is a tremendous amount of evidence available to lawyers dealing with employment litigation. The courts have ruled that, although in most states defendants cannot be forced to reveal...
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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:
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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What is the 12-week paid family leave law and how will it affect NY employees?
Until recently, major family changes were made much more difficult because of employment obligations. The birth of a new baby, the illness of a close family member, or the call to...
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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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