The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act is a federal law that requires employers to provide 60 days’ prior written notice before conducting a mass layoff or plant closing. Several states, including New York, have enacted similar laws, generally...
Lawmakers in New York have taken a significant step in protecting employees’ privacy rights in the realm of social media. With the implementation of new privacy protections, both employers and employees are navigating a landscape where digital boundaries are...
Employers’ use of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to resolve discrimination claims have been limited, following New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent signing of a new law. The law took effect on November 17 and applies to all agreements entered on or after...
New York State has published updated 2024 resources for employers to use in communicating information about paid family leave to their employees. Employer Notice Requirements for Paid Family Leave New York paid family leave requires employers to post a notice in the...
From governor.ny.gov: Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation known as the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act, which provides protections, rights and opportunities for recourse to freelance workers in New York experiencing non-payment for their services. The law...