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New York State’s Proposed At-Will Prohibition: The “Big Apple” Does Not Fall Far From the Tree

Seyfarth Synopsis: Like the New York City Council, the New York State legislature is considering a bill to effectively abolish at-will employment. If passed, the State bill would prohibit employers from discharging employees...more

Firing the Boss: Second Circuit Holds New York’s “Boss Bill” Unconstitutionally Interferes with Employer’s First Amendment...

Seyfarth Synopsis: On February 27th, 2023, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals (Second Circuit) issued its decision in Slattery v. Hochul, holding that Evergreen Association, Inc., a non-profit organization can challenge New...more

At-Will No More? New York City Bill Would Restrict Discharge of Employees

Seyfarth Synopsis: A bill pending in the New York City Council would prohibit employers from discharging employees absent just cause or a bona fide economic reason.  The bill would also ban employers from relying on data...more

NY State Division of Human Rights: Private Settlements No Longer Permitted

Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York State Division of Human Rights (“the Division”) recently announced that it will no longer grant a discontinuance for reason of private settlement for complaints filed on or after October 12,...more

New York City Fair Chance Act: 2021 Amendments

Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York City’s Fair Chance Act amendments are scheduled to go into effect on July 29, 2021, after bill Introduction No. 1314-A became law on January 10, 2021. Among other things, the amendments expand...more

New York State Election Law Reverts Back to Two Hour Paid Time Off Requirement

Seyfarth Synopsis:  Last year, as part of the New York State FY 2020 Budget, Section 3-110 of the New York State Election Law was amended to increase the amount of paid time off that employees could take to vote in any...more

New York Waives Unemployment Waiting Period, Modifies Certain Pre-Hire Requirements for Health Care and Childcare Workers, and...

Seyfarth Synopsis: Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order (“EO”) 202.5 on March 18, 2020 that waives the unemployment waiting period, modifies certain pre-hire requirements for health care and childcare worker to ensure...more

3/23/2020

New York Mandates 75% Reduction of In-Person Workforces of Non-Essential Businesses

Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 18, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.6 (“EO 202.6) that, among other things, required non-essential businesses to reduce their in-person workforce at any work location by 50%. EO...more

3/23/2020

New York Governor Signs Executive Order Requiring 100% In-Person Workforce Reduction for Non-Essential Businesses and Tolling...

Late Friday night, Governor Cuomo signed the anticipated Executive Order 202.8, which, among other things, requires a 100% reduction of the in-person workforce of all non-essential businesses in New York State. ...more

New York Governor Announces 100% In-Person Workforce Reduction for Non-Essential Businesses and Guidance Issued on What Qualifies...

Seyfarth Synopsis: During a press conference mid-morning today, Governor Cuomo announced that he would be issuing an Executive Order requiring a 100% reduction for non-essential businesses.  This Executive Order has not yet...more

Updated Mandatory Notice for San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seyfarth Synopsis: The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (the “FCO”), which was amended as of October 1, 2018, has long required that covered employers provide employees with the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement’s...more

A Day Late and Potentially Many Dollars Short: NY Appellate Court OK’s Liquidated Damages in Late Payment Case

Seyfarth Synopsis: A New York appellate court recently held that New York employers may be liable for liquidated damages for failure to pay employees on a timely basis, even where the employees have been paid in full....more

Retail Technology: All Talk, No Implementation

Prognosticators have long predicted technological advancements that will drastically change the retail industry. Retail-oriented technological innovations are “hitting the shelves” as quickly as the advent of new products,...more

New York State Election Law Amended to Allow Employees Up to Three Hours of Paid Time Off to Vote

Seyfarth Synopsis: A recent amendment to New York’s Election Law now provides employees up to three hours paid time off to vote.  With the Primary Election just weeks away, employers need to ensure their policies and...more

Stricter Regulations for Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Compiling Information on New York Consumers

Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) has promulgated stricter regulations for consumer credit reporting agencies (“CCRAs”) compiling information on New York consumers, including, but...more

5 Ways To Create An Inclusive Workplace Culture

Between several recent social movements and increased access to social media platforms, both consumers and employees are demanding changes in the places they shop, frequent, and work. ...more

New York City Commission On Human Rights Proposes New Rules Broadening The Definition Of Gender And Prohibited Discriminatory...

Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York City Commission on Human Rights (the “Commission”) is proposing to amend its rules to establish certain definitions and clarify the scope of protections with respect to gender under the New...more

UPDATE: New York City Commission on Human Rights Releases Additional Guidance and FAQs on the New York City Salary History Law

Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York City Commission on Human Rights (the “Commission”) recently issued additional guidance in the form of “Frequently Asked Questions” on the Salary History Law that goes into effect on October 31,...more

UPDATE: Los Angeles Ban the Box - New Individualized Assessment and Reassessment Form

Seyfarth Synopsis: The City of Los Angeles recently issued its Rules and Regulations Implementing the Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance, providing critical guidance to employers on compliance with the...more

D.C. Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act Prohibits Inquiry Into Prospective and Current Employees’ Credit Information

The District of Columbia has become the newest jurisdiction to prohibit employers from inquiring into their job applicants’ and current employees’ credit information. ...more

NYCCHR Issues Info Card Regarding Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Expression

Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York City Commission on Human Rights has issued a Gender Identity and Expression “Info Card,” expanding on its recent enforcement guidance, and reminding covered entities that they must permit...more

NYCCHR Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Rules to Fair Chance Act

Today, the New York City Commission on Human Rights (“NYCCHR”), held a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Fair Chance Act (“FCA”), which prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of criminal history against...more

Hacking at Employment Risks in Hackathons: Practice Insights

Employers of technology innovators should beware the employment traps and risks associated with think tank operations and retreats, such as hackathons. Hackathons are company-sponsored competitions, where either teams or...more

NYCCHR Publishes Proposed Amendments to Fair Chance Act

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (“NYCCHR”) has published proposed amendments to the Fair Chance Act (“FCA”), which prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of criminal history against job applicants and...more

New York City Issues Enforcement Guidance and a Revised Fair Chance Act Form

On November 5, 2015, the New York City Commission on Human Rights released its long awaited Enforcement Guidance governing the New York City Fair Chance Act, which makes it unlawful to request or consider an applicant’s...more

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