Last month, on the one-year anniversary of the landmark decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...
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LGBTQ GENDA Workplace Protections
The New York State legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo have started off 2019 by passing a law which protects LGBTQ workers. On January 25, 2019,...
LGBTQ Supreme Court Decision
In a highly anticipated decision, the Supreme Court held on Monday, in Bostock v. Clayon, that employers are prohibited from discriminating against...
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Signed Into Law
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Ms. Ledbetter’s claims were time-barred because the time limits for filing a charge of discrimination begin to run...
Limitations on Non-Compete Agreements
On June 8, 2022, Colorado became one of just a dozen states to enact legislation restricting the use of non-compete clauses that employer’s often...
Los Angeles’ “Ban the Box” Ordinance
Los Angeles has become the next city to enact “ban the box” legislation. Under the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, also...
Lyft the Veil? Are Uber & Lyft Drivers Independent Contractors or Employees?
Recently, I went out for brunch in New York City for my sister’s birthday. As we came out of Penn Station, we were met with a downfall of rain. My...
Maintaining Confidentiality When Working Remotely
With many employees working from home, employers need to update their "work from home" policies and implement additional procedures to protect...
Marijuana in the Workplace
Marijuana stands at a crossroads where federal and state regulations meet. Federally, marijuana is a schedule I substance, making the sale, use,...
Mask Requirements
As the hot summer wears on, mask usage has become a challenging issue for most people. This article outlines some key questions and answers...
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