Uber received a major win earlier this month when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) categorized Uber drivers as independent contractors, not...
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Connecticut Raising Minimum Wage
On May 28, 2019, Connecticut’s Governor signed a bill into law that will increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023. The state joins a...
New York City Law on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Effective May 20, 2019 New York City will prohibit discrimination based on an individual’s sexual and reproductive health choices. This protection...
Non-Compete Agreements – The Changing Law
Traditionally, non-compete agreements were only given to high-level employees, such as executives. However, over the last decade, non-compete...
New York Paid Family Leave 2019 Update
In 2019, New York continues with its second year of a four-year phase-in of Paid Family Leave (“PFL”). As of January 1, 2019, PFL provides eligible...
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,...
New York Child Victims Act
In the wake of high profile scandals, many states have extended the time period in which victims of childhood sexual abuse can bring claims against...
Minimum Wage Increases 2019
New York as of 12/31/18 NYC 10+ EEs - $15.00 Less than 10 EEs -$13.50 Fast food EEs - $15.00 Nassau/Suffolk/Westchester $12.00 Fast food EEs -...
NYC “Cooperative Dialogue” Accommodation Law
On October 15, 2018, an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”), which requires all New York City employers with four or more...
New Jersey and Westchester County Enact Paid Sick Leave Laws
Paid sick leave laws seem to be spreading, and gaining in popularity. Earlier this year New Jersey became the tenth state to enact a paid sick leave...
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