It is hard to believe that we are almost three weeks into 2023. As CT employers assess the road ahead, these are some of the new and not-so-new employment laws to stay on top of in the coming months. As always, Woltz & Folkinshteyn, P.C. welcomes your questions about this and any other employment concernsContinue reading “CT Employers: Stay Ahead of the Pack in 2023”
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Four Employment Law Developments to Watch in 2023
Now that the tumultuous 2022 is over, here are the four employment law developments to stay on top of in 2023. Employers have to stay on their toes in the year ahead! Non-Competes. Employers have used non-compete and non-solicit clauses in employment agreements for a variety of reasons for many years. A number of statesContinue reading “Four Employment Law Developments to Watch in 2023”
In the Weeds: NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission Issues New Guidance
On September 9, 2022, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“NJ-CRC”) issued further guidance to employers in connection with the Cannabis Regulatory Enforcement Assistance and Market Modernization Act (known as CREAMMA) signed into law on February 21, 2021. As New Jersey employers are well aware, under this law, “[n]o employer shall refuse to hire orContinue reading “In the Weeds: NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission Issues New Guidance”
Pay Transparency Law Coming to New York State
On June 2, 2022, New York State jumped into the pay transparency fray by amending New York Labor Law and adding section 194-b which calls for “mandatory disclosure of compensation or range of compensation”. The bill is currently awaiting New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature. Per the language of the bill, the amendment becomes effectiveContinue reading “Pay Transparency Law Coming to New York State”
NYS DIVISION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ESTABLISHES A TOLL-FREE HARASSMENT HOTLINE: 1-800-427-2773 (1-800-HARASS-3)
Under a recent amendment of the New York Human Rights Law, S.818B/A.2035B, effective July 14, 2022, the NYS Division of Human Rights established a toll-free confidential hotline to assist and counsel individuals with complaints about sexual harassment in the workplace. The number for the hotline was released today, and is 1-800-427-2773 (1-800- HARASS-3). The hotlineContinue reading “NYS DIVISION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ESTABLISHES A TOLL-FREE HARASSMENT HOTLINE: 1-800-427-2773 (1-800-HARASS-3)”
NYS Enacts Several Laws Affecting Sexual Harassment Claims in the Workplace
On March 16, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law three bills that affect the sexual harassment claim landscape in New York State. Several additional laws are pending in the NYS Legislature and, if passed, will have additional consequences for employers’ defenses against sexual harassment and discrimination claims by NYS employees. Bill No.Continue reading “NYS Enacts Several Laws Affecting Sexual Harassment Claims in the Workplace”
Making 2022 Easier: Leave Administration in Nine Simple Steps!
Leave administration can be an arduous undertaking with so many potentially overlapping leave benefits available to employees. Use the tool below to make leave administration analysis easier at your workplace. As always we are here for you if you have questions!
In Case You Missed It: New York City Closes Out 2021 with New Laws
In the weeks leading up the new year, NYC employers scrambled to comply with COVID-19-related orders and mandates, including the “vax-to-work” mandate, which became effective in New York City on December 27, 2021. But amidst the end-of-year chaos, the New York City Council was hard at work passing several amendments and new laws to furtherContinue reading “In Case You Missed It: New York City Closes Out 2021 with New Laws”
Confused about Vaccination and Mask Mandates in NY? We Got You Covered!
With new vaccine and masking mandates happening almost every day (it seems), it is hard for employers to stay on top of these developments. Woltz & Folkinshteyn, P.C. has put together a handy informational cheat sheet for New York employers. As always we are here for you if you have questions or need help implementingContinue reading “Confused about Vaccination and Mask Mandates in NY? We Got You Covered!“
New York Expands Whistleblower Protections for Employees in January 2022
Imagine this: You run a food delivery service. One day, you learn that a new operations consultant you recently contracted with to help with payroll has complained to the local health department and reported a suspected violation on your business. Specifically, she has reported that the food your company produces and delivers to senior centersContinue reading “New York Expands Whistleblower Protections for Employees in January 2022”