The Supreme Court in Harris v. Quinn, created a new class of workers: quasi-public employees, who are not required to financially contribute to...
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Religion Impacts Employee Benefits
In Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. (“Hobby Lobby”), the Supreme Court showed employers that religious beliefs can affect the governance of...
Americans with Disabilities Act – Telecommuting as a Reasonable Accommodation
The “workplace” is not limited to the physical worksite provided by an employer. Its reach is expanding, and judges have begun to argue that...
Family Medical Leave Act to Recognize Legally Married Same-Sex Couples
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently announced a proposed rule that will extend Family and Medical Leave Act...
New York Annual Pay Notice No Longer Required; Final Sanctions Increased
The New York Legislature recently passed an amendment to New York’s Wage Theft Prevention Act that eliminates the requirement that employers provide...
New York Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws Apply to Commissioned Employees
Most employers are familiar with New York’s minimum and overtime wage laws, but many may not know that the same standards must be satisfied for...
Hiring an Intern in New York
Rising litigation over unpaid interns has recently split organizations on whether or not to retain their respective internship programs. After being...
Interns Protected by New York City Human Rights Law
Recently, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law, extending its protections to include unpaid...
New York Court Raises the Bar on Disability Accommodations
The New York Court of Appeals (“the Court”) recently ruled that an employer’s failure to demonstrate reasonable attempts to address a disabled...
Religious Accommodations in Dress Codes
Recently published Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) guidelines address employer obligations to accommodate employees’ religious...
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