New York Enacts the Warehouse Workers Protection Act

Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law the New York Warehouse Worker Protection Act, which will protect warehouse distribution workers from undisclosed or unlawful work speed quotas and includes protections for workers who fail to meet unlawful quotas. The legislation will be effective February 19, 2023. Specifically, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act amends the New […]

New York Enacts Legislation Imposing New Legal Obligations for New York Hospitality Employers to Combat Human Trafficking

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation into law that aims to prevent human trafficking and will impose new posting and training requirements on most hospitality industry employers.  Human Trafficking Awareness Posting Requirements Pursuant to the new legislation, establishments that sell alcoholic beverages or adult entertainment are required to post visible information notices […]

Creating a Safer Workplace

Managing Labor Relations Concerns: Collective Bargaining and a Review of Recent NLRA Decisions

This webinar will provide tips on how to handle all stages of labor relations issues (for both union and non-union employers) in today’s times. Key topics include: Reviewing the strategies unions are using to mobilize or organize employees; Developing strategies that will help to avoid or curtail protected, concerted activity or union organizing, including newly […]

Pre-Hiring, Background Checks and Hiring: What Every Employer Needs to Know.

Join us in this webinar for an important discussion on the benefits of performing background checks as a regular part of your employment process and a review of the important legal requirements and compliance issues relating to pre-hiring and hiring.