Takeaways

Winter 2020 issue covers: • Major changes to New Jersey laws on worker classification, wage payment and employee rights; • Expanding employee protections in New York; • Loosening of some federal law mandates and imposition of others; • Plus mo... Read More..

The expansion of discrimination law protections continues across the tri-state to cover even more employers, and further include protections for appearance standards, immigrants, victims of domestic violence and civil air patrol members.  In addit... Read More..

An unprecedented range of employment law changes have occurred in the past quarter, significantly impacting employers in every part of the tri-state area.  They include harassment prevention, expanded FMLA and minimum wage changes in Connecticut; ... Read More..

New Jersey has rapidly adopted more employee-friendly laws related to leaves of absence, legal remedies for claims of harassment, discrimination and retaliation, and the minimum wage. In New York City, there is new guidance on the mandatory sexual... Read More..

In response to continued expansion of sick leave laws, this issue includes an In-Depth Analysis of the Connecticut, New York City, Westchester County (yes, it's new), and New Jersey laws as a reference for employers formulating compliant policies ... Read More..

NYS employers must now comply with sexual harassment prevention policy and training mandates, following the state’s release of guidance and model documents; employers face new or updated postings and notices, and cou... Read More..

NYC responds to #MeToo with new employer mandates, NJ finally passes state-wide Sick and Safe Leave, Connecticut and Westchester County preclude pay history inquiries, the NLRB offers relief on employee handbook poli... Read More..

NYS mandates annual sexual harassment prevention training and updated policies, imposes new employer obligations to prevent harassment of non-employees; NYC adds procedural requirements for employers with regard to employee schedule change and acc... Read More..

Provisions in the new federal tax law should impact employment decisions; NLRB reverses course on handbooks, joint employers, and union-related issues; state wage rates increase again; NYC expands paid sick leave; re... Read More..