On March 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released updated FAQs that provide clarity on the rights and obligations created for...
Employee Relations
COVID-19: “Essential Employers” – Connecticut
This article will outline Connecticut’s directive and definition of “essential business.” On March 20, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont issued Executive...
COVID-19: “Essential Employers” – New Jersey
This article will outline New Jersey’s directive and definition of “essential business.” On March 21, 2020, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order...
State and City Governments Respond to Coronavirus
In response to the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak throughout the country, state and local governments have begun to enact measures to assist...
Coronavirus in Community Settings
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) has sparked concerns throughout the country of a potential widespread outbreak. While the impact of the...
McDonald’s and #MeToo: The Perils of Workplace Romance
With the recent news of the firing of McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook for a consensual relationship with a subordinate, workplace romance is back...
Temp Workers’ Protections
With the historic rise of temp workers in the workplace, some ambiguity has existed as to whether an employer can be held liable for employment...
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...
Temporary Schedule Accommodations: Mandated by NYC
Effective July 18, 2018, New York City (“NYC”) law requires employers to grant employees two temporary schedule changes per year, of up to one...
Internship Guidelines Updated
In January 2018, the United States Department of Labor ("USDOL") relaxed the standard governing unpaid internships and published updated guidelines...
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