New York employers who use separation agreements or settle claims of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation must ensure they comply with a new amendment to Section 5-336 of the New York General Obligations Law....more
12/6/2023
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Labor Reform ,
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Separation Agreement ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws
Executive Summary: The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (which covers Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi) recently held that Title VII plaintiffs can show they were subjected to an adverse employment action...more
Executive Summary: This month both the New York State (NYS) Senate and the NYS Assembly passed identical bills that effectively ban all noncompete agreements in the state of New York. If signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, the...more
6/26/2023
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Hiring & Firing ,
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State Labor Laws
Executive Summary: The National Labor Relations Board (the Board) recently overruled two prior Board decisions and held that overly broad language in non-disparagement and confidentiality clauses included in severance...more