It is undeniable that remote positions and remote work options have become a persistent and desirable employment trend. As a result of this shift,...
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Vaccine Mandates Lifted by NYC Mayor
Earlier today, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the City will be lifting its private sector COVID-19 vaccine mandate, effective...
Workplace Investigations
The workplace investigation is a critical tool for employers in the identification, resolution, and prevention of wrongdoing and misconduct....
New CDC COVID-19 Guidelines
On August 11, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published updated guidelines loosening its recommendations for quarantining...
EEOC Updated Covid-19 Guidance for Employers
On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its Covid-19 guidance to reflect evolving pandemic and workplace...
New York State Launches Sexual Harassment Complaint Hotline
The New York Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) has launched its toll-free and confidential sexual harassment hotline. The hotline was established...
Overview on the Prevailing Wage
The prevailing wage is an hourly rate schedule for a specific classification of employees working on public work projects. The purpose of these laws...
Tri-State Area Implements Retirement Requirements
Over the past few months, the tri-state area has been implementing required retirement programs. Recent developments in New York, New Jersey, and...
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...
New York’s Electronic Monitoring Law
As of May 7, 2022, covered employers in New York are required to provide notice to their employees disclosing any electronic monitoring practices....