The New York State Senate and Assembly have passed two bills amending the New York Labor Law (NYLL) with significant implications for employers in the state: Bill 6549, which implements a statewide prohibition on salary...more
From reviewing handbooks and policies to training employees on hiring and interviewing, there are several steps that employers in the state should take to ensure compliance with the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act....more
The law, which the governor is expected to sign, features a new “substantially similar” standard, strict limits on seeking compensation history, and an affirmative defense for good-faith self-evaluations.
The General...more
8/1/2016
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The new laws are designed to protect equality for female employees in New York State; Governor also proposes regulations that would extend protections to transgender employees.
On October 21, New York Governor Andrew...more
11/2/2015
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