As America continues with the process of slowly reopening during the coronavirus pandemic, questions have begun regarding the reopening of schools...
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What does Social Media have to do with Federal Labor Law?
Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects both union and non-union employees’ right to engage in “protected concerted...
What Does the Federal Trade Commission’s New Rule Mean for Non-Compete Agreements?
On April 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule by banning non-compete clauses nationwide. The FTC prompted such a...
What is a Wellness Program?
Wellness programs are designed to encourage employees to engage in a healthier lifestyle, thereby preventing the onset or worsening of health...
What is Retaliation?
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) statistics show that plaintiffs often succeed with retaliation claims even when the underlying...
What is the Federal Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act?
Congress recently passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) which becomes effective June 27, 2023. The PWFA provides on-the-job accommodation...
What is the New Private Right of Action Available Under ESSTA that Employers Should Be Aware Of?
The New York City Sick Leave law was amended in May of 2018 to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”). ESSTA allows employees to use their paid...
What is the New York State Transparency Law?
Just weeks after New York City’s new Pay Transparency Law took effect, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that will bring pay transparency to all...
What is the Newest NYC Law on Employee Bill of Rights?
Effective January 4, 2024, New York City passed Local Law No. 161 that requires all private employers in the New York City to provide all employees,...
What is the NYS Freelance Isn’t Free Act?
Governor Hochul recently signed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act which will go into effect on May 20, 2024, and will only apply to contracts entered on...