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New York Retail Worker Safety Act Aims to Safeguard Retail Workers

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently added to the New York State Labor Law by signing a bill titled “the New York Retail Worker Safety Act” (“RWSA”). The State Legislature crafted the RWSA to promote retail worker safety...more

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Is Your Business Prepared to Comply With New York's Retail Worker Safety Act?

On September 4, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Retail Worker Safety Act  (the "Act") into law. The Act, which takes effect on March 3, 2025, requires retail employers to develop and implement programs to prevent...more

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What Does New York City's Expanded Anti-Discrimination Protection Mean for Employers?

On May 11, 2024, a new law went into effect, amending New York City Administrative Code §§ 8-109 and 8-502. The law prohibits provisions in agreements that shorten the timeframe an employee has to file a claim for unlawful...more

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New York City Employers Must Make Room for Another Notice Distribution and Posting Requirement

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New York State and City law already impose a myriad of posting and notice distribution requirements on New York City employers. Beginning July 1, 2024, New York City employers must distribute to employees and “conspicuously...more

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New York State Employment Law Update (Part 3)

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Key Takeaways - New York codifies employee intellectual property rights New York prohibits liquidated damages provisions in certain non-disclosure agreements New York prohibits employers from requesting access to...more

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New York State Employment Law Update (Part 1)

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New York remains one of the busiest states from a business perspective, with ever-changing employment laws that affect businesses. This is the first part of a four-part series providing recent New York employment law updates....more

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New York State DOL Issues Amended WARN Regulations

The New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) amended its Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act (NY WARN) regulations, which took effect on June 21, 2023. Both NY WARN and its federal counterpart require covered businesses...more

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New York Law to Clarify Employees Can’t be Punished for Lawful Absences

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Private-sector employers with “no-fault” attendance policies in New York will need to revisit their policies following an impending change to New York Labor Law. On November 21, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul...more

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New York Significantly Expands its Whistleblower Law

New York has greatly expanded its “whistleblower” law. The amendments to New York Labor Law §740 go into effect on January 26, 2022 and undoubtedly enhance employee protections and require New York employers to take certain...more

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Resource: Checklists And Compliance Tips For New York City Hospitality Employers

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New York City hospitality employers face a myriad of requirements under federal, state, and local laws. This employment law "checklist" provides a guide for such businesses in order to ensure that they are onboarding new...more

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Returning to Work: COVID-19, Workers' Compensation, and Employee/Consultant Waivers

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As states allow businesses to reopen and employers begin returning to the workplace, questions arise regarding the potential liability of employers if employees and consultants contract COVID-19 in the workplace—which might...more

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