On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law—which is effective immediately—banning clauses in agreements settling discrimination, retaliation, or harassment claims from requiring a complainant to pay...more
11/27/2023
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Confidentiality Agreements ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Employees ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Labor Regulations ,
New Legislation ,
New York ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Settlement Agreements ,
State and Local Government
On May 9, 2018, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation designed to combat workplace sexual harassment. Similar legislation was passed as a part of the New York State Budget enacted on April 12, 2018. To ensure...more
5/23/2018
/ #MeToo ,
Commission on Human Rights ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Independent Contractors ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
Mayor de Blasio ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws