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The New York State Legislature recently passed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (the “Act”). If signed into law, the Act, which mirrors New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act, would provide protections to freelance workers/independent contractors. Specifically, the Act would amend the New York Labor Law to establish protections for covered freelance workers, including the […]
On July 19, 2022, the New York State Division of Human Rights (“NYSDHR”) established a confidential hotline at 1-800-HARASS-3 which allows individuals to report complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace and provide legal assistance to New York employees. Specifically, employees in New York State may now call 1-800-HARASS-3 (1-800-427-2773) for issues relating to workplace […]
On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its COVID-19 FAQs, revising earlier guidance regarding permissible COVID-19 testing, workplace screening, and mandatory vaccine policies. We recommend that employers review the updated guidance in its entirety, which can be found at www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws
On May 12, 2022, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued guidance addressing how employers use of artificial intelligence (“AI”), algorithms, and software in hiring and employment practices may be at risk for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The document also provides practical tips to employers on how to comply with […]
Effective May 7, 2022, New York employers will be required to provide prior notice concerning the monitoring of employee telephone, email, or internet usage. Specifically, employers must notify employees that “any and all telephone conversations or transmissions, electronic mail or transmissions, or internet access or usage by an employee by any electronic device or system […]
New York City passed the Pay Transparency Law, which requires employers hiring in New York City to disclose the minimum and maximum annual base salary or hourly wage for a job, promotion or transfer opportunity in any advertisement for the position beginning November 1, 2022. Specifically, the new law makes it “an unlawful discriminatory practice” […]
The Form I-9, which is used to record employment eligibility verification, as required by the federal government, is going to undergo major changes by the time the current form expires on October 31, 2022. The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has proposed the modifications, in an attempt to simplify and clarify things for employers. The […]
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s temporary policy allowing employers to inspect Form I-9 documents virtually will end on April 30, 2022. The policy was first issued in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and it has been extended 12 times. Starting May 1, 2022, the eligibility documents must be reviewed in person. […]
On March 16, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law three amendments to the State’s workplace anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws, expanding harassment and discrimination protections under the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”). Retaliation for Releasing Personnel Files Effective immediately, the NYSHRL’s definition of retaliation was amended to include “disclosing an employee’s […]
Beginning May 15, 2022, employers that have four or more workers advertising jobs in New York City must include a good faith salary range for every job, promotion, and transfer opportunity advertised. The New York City Commission on Human Rights (“NYCCHR”) has issued a fact sheet answering some open questions regarding application of this new […]
On March 17, 2022, the designation of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under the HERO Act ended. Private sector employers are no longer required to implement their workforce safety plans.” Employers, however, are still required to have a HERO Act safety plan, provide […]
On March 16, 2022, an amendment to the New York State Human Rights Laws modifies the definition of “unlawful retaliation” to include “disclosing an employee’s personnel files because he or she has opposed any practices forbidden under [the NYSHRL] or because he or she has filed a complaint, testified, or assisted in any proceeding.” The […]
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