New York Prohibits Employer Retaliation for Lawful Absences From Work
New York has amended the state labor law to clarify that employers may not use retaliation to discipline workers for taking lawful, legally protected absences from work. New Amendment On Nov. 21, 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed A8092B, amending the New York State Labor...
8 HR Tasks and Activities for a Successful 2022 Year-end
The last months of the year are a great time for HR professionals to ensure they’re prepared for everything that needs to be done. It’s also an opportunity to evaluate which HR processes organizations want to take forward into the new year and which to leave behind....
How to Create an Inclusive Workplace for Transgender and Nonbinary Employees
Transgender and Nonbinary Employee Inclusion More than two million people in the United States are transgender, and more than one million identify as nonbinary. Nonbinary people may describe themselves with other terms as well, such as agender, gender fluid,...
There is a New Veteran Benefits Poster Requirement in New York
On Nov. 10, 2022, the state of New York adopted a new law that will require employers to display a veteran benefits poster where other required workplace posters are displayed for employees. This new requirement becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2023. New York requires...

