In our April 26, 2023, article, we informed readers of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s (PWFA) implementation and its extension to protect...
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How Will the Final Rule from The U.S. DOL Impact Employers and Employees?
On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a final overtime rule defining the exemptions for executive, administrative, and...
What Should New York School Administrators Know About Bus Safety Regulations?
On September 21, 2023, Farmingdale High School in Long Island was involved in a charter bus accident on Interstate 84 in Wawayanda, a town in Orange...
What are the Amendments to the Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulations?
Recently, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) amended the annual notification requirements under the Cybersecurity...
What Does the Federal Trade Commission’s New Rule Mean for Non-Compete Agreements?
On April 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule by banning non-compete clauses nationwide. The FTC prompted such a...
Why has the Pandemic Resulted in a Permanent Change in Student Education?
Covid-19 was not just a public health crisis that plagued the world, it also managed to creep its way into American schools and caused students...
What are the Current Issues Regarding Employee Attendance?
To ensure productivity and maintain employee morale, an effective attendance policy is a strong tool to control attendance issues. Attendance...
What is the NYS Freelance Isn’t Free Act?
Governor Hochul recently signed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act which will go into effect on May 20, 2024, and will only apply to contracts entered on...
What Are the New Social Media Privacy Laws for Employees?
New York has joined states such as California, Colorado, and New Jersey in protecting employees and applicants from being required to share their...
What are Frequency of Pay and How Do they Affect New York Employers?
Under New York labor law, there is a set “schedule” for the frequency of wage payments for different categories of employees. Manual workers, for...
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