Etiquette of Workplace Texting Communication through electrical mail and handwritten messages has now been replaced with the instantaneousness of...
Employer Policies
Paul Scrom, Partner, was Interviewed by the LA Times
Our Firm’s Partner, Paul Scrom, was recently quoted in an LA Times article, on October 31, 2023, regarding the implications remote employees face...
What Updates did NYS Make to the Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy?
On April 11, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor issued changes to New York State’s Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy. The Model...
Has the Workplace Dynamic Really Shifted? Here Is What You Need to Know.
Given the notable events that have occurred in the past few years, it is a good time to pause and take stock of the new employee/employer dynamic...
What is the Federal Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act?
Congress recently passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) which becomes effective June 27, 2023. The PWFA provides on-the-job accommodation...
NYS Nursing Employee Protections
Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill to amend the New York State Labor Law and expand legal protections for nursing employees in the...
New Required EEOC Poster
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced an updated “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster,...
New York State Lawful Absence Law
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed an amendment to Section 215 of the New York Labor Law – known as the “lawful absence law” – which is...
California Employment Law Updates
California has revised and enacted several employment laws this year, many of which are expected to go into effect January 1, 2023. These new laws...
California Privacy Rights Act
Starting January 1, 2023, certain employers that do business in California will have new obligations under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)....