New York State Pay Transparency Law Proposed Amendments

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Effective September 17, 2023, employers will be subject to the New York State Pay Transparency law, pursuant to which employers who advertise a job, promotion, or transfer opportunity must include: (1) the compensation or a range of compensation for such job, promotion, or transfer opportunity; and (2) the job description for such job, promotion, or […]

New York State Provides Protection for Individuals Based on Citizenship and Immigration Status

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On December 23, 2022, Governor Hochul signed into law New York State Assembly Bill A6328A, amending the New York Executive Law § 292 (the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL)), to prohibit employment discrimination against employees and job applicants based on citizenship and immigration status. This amendment, which became effective immediately upon Governor Hochul’s signature, prohibits […]

New York State Enacts Pay Transparency Law – Effective September 17, 2023

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On December 21, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will require employers with four or more employees to disclose salary ranges in advertisements for jobs, promotions, or transfer opportunities.  The law will become effective September 17, 2023.  Pursuant to the new law, employers that advertise a job, promotion, or transfer opportunity must include: (1) […]

New York City Bans Automated Employment Decision Tools Unless Bias Audit Conducted

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Effective January 1, 2023, employers in New York City will be banned from using automated employment decision tools (such as artificial intelligence) to screen job candidates unless the technology has been subject to a “bias audit,” making this law the first of its kind in the nation. Automated employment decision tools that fall within the […]

Form I-9 Remote Review Flexibility Extended Until July 31, 2023

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The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) has announced another extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The policy, which was originally announced on March 19, 2020, was previously set to expire on October 31, 2022. With this new extension, the policy […]

New York City Passes Ordinance Restricting the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Applicant Screening

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As you may recall, we previously reported about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s 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 […]

New York City Pay Transparency Law – Effective November 1, 2022

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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” […]

Proposed Changes to the Form I-9

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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 […]

Form I-9 Remote Review Ends on April 30, 2022

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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. […]