by Jules Halpern | May 23, 2025 | Cannabis, Employer Policies, Employment Law
With the decriminalization of cannabis use, employers face new challenges in adopting workplace policies to align with evolving laws. While many states, including New York, protect employees’ off-duty cannabis use, employers must still navigate complex issues related...
by Jules Halpern | May 16, 2025 | DEI, Employer Policies, Employment Law
On March 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued two joint documents discussing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. DEI programs seek to promote fairness and ensure that all employees...
by Jules Halpern | Apr 30, 2025 | Business Formation, Business Law, Corporation
Bylaws are the written rules of a corporation. They set out how a corporation will operate, including the rights and responsibilities of members, officers, shareholders, and directors. In New York, corporate bylaws are required by statute and should be adopted during...
by Jules Halpern | Apr 25, 2025 | Labor Law, New York Law, Reproductive Rights
As of January 2, 2025, the Second Circuit’s decision in CompassCare v. Hochul has revived Section 203-E of New York’s Labor Law. The reinstatement of Section 203-E requires employers in New York to incorporate specific provisions in their employee handbooks concerning...
by Jules Halpern | Apr 23, 2025 | Employer Policies, Employment Law, New York City Law, Nursing Mothers
Beginning May 11, 2025, New York City employers will have to physically post and electronically deliver a copy of their written lactation room accommodation policy to employees. This directive stems from amendments to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL),...
