Beginning May 11, 2025, New York City employers will have to physically post and electronically deliver a copy of their written lactation room...
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What do Schools Need to do to Safely Reopen?
As America continues with the process of slowly reopening during the coronavirus pandemic, questions have begun regarding the reopening of schools...
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 Does the Return to the 2020 Title IX Rules Mean for Schools?
The United States Department of Education (DOE) issued a Dear Colleague Letter on January 31, 2025. This Letter announced that the DOE will enforce...
What Effect Do Smartphones Have on Younger Generations?
Whether the occasion involves sitting down at a restaurant for dinner or walking through a mall to get some shopping done, these events generally...
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...