Winter Is Coming—Wage and Hour Considerations During Weather-Related Emergencies
With winter storms around the corner, it’s the right time to revisit employer rights and responsibilities during a weather-related emergency or other major disruption. We discuss below some typical...
View ArticleNew York City Council Approves Bill Restricting Employer Inquiries Into...
The New York City Council has approved a bill that would make it unlawful for employers to inquire into or rely upon job applicants’ wage history during the hiring process, with limited exception. The...
View ArticleWage and Hour Considerations During Weather-Related Emergencies
As Tropical Storm Harvey continues wreak havoc across Texas and beyond, it’s the right time to revisit employer rights and responsibilities during a weather-related emergency or other major disruption....
View ArticleGuidance Issued on Taxability of Contributions and Benefits under New York...
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has issued official guidance on several taxability issues relating to the New York Paid Family Leave Law (“PFLL”), which goes into effect on...
View ArticleModel Leave Request, Certification and Waiver Forms Issued for the New York...
With the January 1, 2018 effective date for the New York Paid Family Leave Law fast approaching, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (“WCB”) has issued model paid family leave (“PFL”)...
View ArticleAustin, Texas Enacts Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law
The Austin, Texas City Council has enacted a paid sick and safe leave ordinance, becoming the first southern city to pass such a law for private sector employees. The ordinance will take effect on...
View ArticleNew York State Issues Final Guidance on Sexual Harassment Policy and Training...
As we have previously reported, New York State has enacted several significant measures regarding sexual harassment in the workplace. Effective October 9, 2018, all New York State employers are...
View ArticleNew York State Releases Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Videos
As we have previously reported, New York State has recently enacted several significant measures regarding sexual harassment in the workplace. Effective October 9, 2018, all New York State employers...
View ArticleWestchester County, New York Enacts Paid Sick Leave Law
Westchester County, NY has become the latest jurisdiction to enact a law providing eligible employees with paid leave for their own medical needs, those of a family member, or other covered reasons....
View ArticleTexas Appellate Court Rules Austin City Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance...
As we previously reported, in February 2018, the city of Austin, Texas passed a paid sick and safe leave ordinance (the “Ordinance”) that would have required companies to provide paid sick and safe...
View ArticleSuffolk County, New York Enacts Salary History Ban
The Suffolk County, NY Legislature has unanimously enacted a bill that will prohibit employers and their agents from inquiring about job applicants’ wage or salary history during the hiring process....
View ArticleNew York Paid Family Leave Law: Are You Prepared for 2019?
As we approach the New Year, it is important to keep in mind several updates to the New York Paid Family Leave Law (“NYPFLL”) that will become effective January 1, 2019. As we have previously reported,...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Enacts Fair Workweek Ordinance
The Philadelphia City Council recently passed the Fair Workweek Employment Standards Ordinance (the “Ordinance”), which will impose new restrictions on retail, fast food and hospitality employers with...
View ArticleThe Employment Law Landscape in 2019
States across the country have passed new laws addressing sexual harassment, paid family leave, and other labor and employment law issues. As many of these laws will soon become effective, employers...
View ArticleNew York State Passes the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act
After 16 years of debate and discussion, the New York State Legislature recently passed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (“GENDA”), which would amend the New York State Human Rights Law to...
View ArticleUpdate: New York Governor Signs Gender Identity Discrimination Ban Into Law
On January 25, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA). As we previously reported, GENDA amends the New York State Human Rights Law to...
View ArticleNew Jersey’s New Paid Family Leave Law Provides Greater Benefits for Employees
A new bill seeking to expand paid family leave in New Jersey passed the Senate and Assembly on January 31, 2019, and was signed by Governor Phil Murphy today. The bill makes sweeping changes to the New...
View ArticleThe NYCCHR Issues New Enforcement Guidance on Appearance and Grooming Policies
On February 19, 2019, the New York City Commission on Human Rights (“NYCCHR”) issued new enforcement guidance on appearance and grooming policies that ban or restrict naturally curly hair, dreadlocks,...
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[Podcast]: The Employment Law Landscape in 2019
In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, partner Evandro Gigante and associate Arielle Kobetz discuss the labor and employment landscape in 2019, including some significant laws set to go into effect...
View ArticleNew Jersey Enacts Law Limiting Non-Disclosure Obligations in Settlement...
On March 18, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Senate Bill 121, which prohibits nondisclosure clauses in settlement agreements relating to workplace discrimination, retaliation or...
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