Paul F. KeneallyMar 6, 20231 minLarge NYS Employers with Warehouse Workers Must Follow New LawEffective February 9, 2023, upon execution by Governor Hochul, the New York State Warehouse Worker Protection Act requires New York . . .
Ryan T. BiesenbachMar 1, 20232 minNLRB Holds Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance Agreements to Be UnlawfulThe National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently issued a decision that may significantly alter the terms used in severance agreements.
Underberg & KesslerFeb 17, 20231 minSharing Insight with HR Professionals at the 2023 Legal Update Our Labor & Employment team spoke to a sold-out crowd at the 2023 Legal Update regarding NYS's sexual harassment prevention program.
Ryan T. BiesenbachJan 30, 20233 minReminder to Management: It’s (Past) Time to Update Your Employee Handbook (Again)There are a myriad of benefits for an employer in establishing and disseminating job-related information such as policies and expectations.
Paul F. KeneallyJan 3, 20231 minEmployers Must Now Also Electronically Post Labor and Employment Law Notices In a new law just enacted in New York, and effective immediately, employers must now have all the familiar labor and employment law...
Ryan T. BiesenbachDec 20, 20222 minBreastfeeding Rights to Expand in 2023On December 9, 2022, Governor Hochul signed a bill into law amending New York’s Labor Laws by expanding required accommodations . . .
Paul F. KeneallyNov 21, 20222 minEEOC Offers Latest Advice on Propriety of Employer COVID TestingAs the COVID pandemic wanes, the EEOC has repeatedly updated its guidance on COVID testing by an employer. In its latest version. . .
Ryan T. BiesenbachOct 21, 20222 minReminder: Employee Time Off to Vote and Posting Requirements The 2022 elections are just over two weeks away on November 8, 2022. Employers across NY are again required to comply with Section 3-110...
Paul F. KeneallySep 12, 20221 minAddition Needed to Sexual Harassment Notices, Policies, and TrainingThe New York State Sexual Harassment Complaint Hotline (toll-free 1.800.427.2773), authorized by law in early 2022, is now open. . .