New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill on September 4, 2024 that requires retail employers to develop and implement workplace violence prevention training and policies, among other measures. The law becomes effective...more
9/11/2024
/ Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Labor Reform ,
New Legislation ,
New York ,
Retail Market ,
Retail Workers ,
Retailers ,
State Labor Laws ,
Workplace Safety ,
Workplace Violence
Making New York the first state to mandate paid prenatal leave, the legislature on April 19, 2024 passed an amendment to New York Labor Law § 196-b that will require employers to provide up to 20 hours of paid leave in a...more
4/25/2024
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Labor Reform ,
New Regulations ,
New York ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Pregnancy ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
Since 2006, public employers in New York have been required to implement programs to prevent and minimize workplace violence. Public school employers, including public school districts, New York City public schools, Boards of...more
In 2022, gun laws remain top of mind for many Americans, but particularly employers. The Supreme Court ended its 2022 term with a series of bombshell opinions, and one opinion in particular may indirectly impact gun rights in...more
7/28/2022
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Concealed Weapons ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Firearms ,
Gun Laws ,
New York ,
New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc et al v Bruen Superintendent of New York State Police et al ,
SCOTUS ,
Second Amendment ,
Self-Defense
The New York State Legislature recently approved changes to state law addressing prohibited retaliation in employment, and to vehicle and traffic laws, to provide additional protections for employees or their family members...more