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National Labor Relations Board Bans “Captive Audience” Meetings
Since 1948, the National Labor Relations Board respected an employer’s right to hold mandatory paid employee meetings during company time so that its views about
Written Contracts for Freelance Workers Now Required
Originally planned for May, the requirements of New York State’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act (“FIFA”) became effective August 28, 2024. The law has flown under the
New York State Now Requires 30-Minute Paid Lactation Breaks
For the past year or so, New York employers have been adapting to the State law protections granting employees returning from childbirth leave the right
Time to Prepare for OSHA’s new “Walkaround Rule”
In a development consistent with President Biden‘s growing reputation as leading the most pro-union administration in history, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has
Think Your Employees Aren’t Using ChatGPT?
Think again. Survey data is consistent that use of ChatGPT and other “generative” artificial intelligence (AI) platforms is expanding exponentially. While difficult to quantify, surveys
Criminal Liability for Employment Law Violations?
New York employers are often surprised to learn that wage law violations can lead to criminal penalties in addition to financial penalties. Whether payroll is
The End of Non-Compete Agreements in New York?
Among the tidal wave of changes impacting employers, ranging from updated anti-harassment laws, restrictions on absenteeism policies and new pay transparency rules, New York is
Are You Ready for the Pay Transparency Law?
Following the lead of New York City and other state and local jurisdictions, New York State’s pay transparency law will be effective September 17, 2023.