The New York Division of Human Rights has released an updated Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy. The state requires that employers of all sizes use the model policy or one that is equivalent to it. The updated model policy is considerably longer than the last...
The pandemic has forced companies to adapt to remote work, and many have since implemented hybrid models where employees work both in-office and from home. This model offers several benefits, such as greater flexibility, increased productivity, and cost savings....
Understanding the Basics of Pay Transparency in 2023 The tight labor market has led employees to make new demands. One of the newest expectations of employers is pay transparency. Despite many employers’ reluctance to embrace pay transparency – because pay...
New York’s Fair Employment Laws are state laws that protect employees and applicants from employment discrimination in the state. In addition to the workplace discrimination protections provided to employees under federal law, New York State affords broad...
Recordkeeping Requirements Many employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. A recordable injury or illness is any of the following: Work-related fatality Work-related injury or illness that...