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New York Issues FAQ Guidance On Upcoming Paid Prenatal Leave

Dec 9, 2024 | mondaq.com | Alexandra Manfredi

As we previously reported, effective January 1, 2025, New York employers will be required to provide employees with 20 hours of paid prenatal leave. Employees will be able to take such leave for prenatal healthcare service appointments during their pregnancy or related to their pregnancy. New York State recently issued FAQ guidance explaining certain aspects of the new law.
New York City Considers Extending Paid Sick Leave To Pet Care

Oct 29, 2024 | mondaq.com | Alexandra Manfredi

On October 23, 2024, legislation was introduced in the New York City Council that would amend the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) to allow employees to use sick leave to care for pets and service animals. Currently, ESSTA provides employees with sick leave to care for their own mental or physical health, to care for a family member's health, and to care for a child whose school or childcare provider has been closed because of a public health emergency.
Employment and HR

Aug 12, 2024 | mondaq.com | John McDonald |Alexandra Manfredi |Brianna Schmid |Mark Goldstein

On May 7, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a final regulatory rule that, if it takes effect as planned, which is currently scheduled for September 4, 2024, would invalidate and ban virtually all non-compete agreements in the U.S. Following publication of the rule in the Federal Register, legal challenges were promptly filed in Texas and Pennsylvania federal courts (another challenge was filed in Florida federal court in June).
AI Explained: AI And U.S. Employment Law (Video)

Jul 15, 2024 | mondaq.com | Alexandra Manfredi

AI is playing the role of a "phantom attorney," enabling employees to discover whether alleged employer misconduct triggers the labor laws of their jurisdiction. Readily accessible AI tools already can reveal employer weaknesses, analyze the law and help employees draft their complaints. As labor and employment lawyer Alexandra Manfredi explains, this is why employers have less room for error when navigating HR matters. She also discusses how employers can respond.
NYC legislators propose three bills to curtail noncompete agreements

Apr 3, 2024 | lexblog.com | Mark Goldstein |Alexandra Manfredi |Wendy Choi

In the dynamic arena of labor laws and regulations, New York City is once again leading the charge with proposed changes that could have profound workplace implications. On February 28, 2024, the New York City Council introduced a trio of bills aimed at significantly curtailing the use of noncompete agreements in the Big Apple.
New York Governor Hochul announces proposed paid prenatal leave

Jan 11, 2024 | lexblog.com | Mark Goldstein |Alexandra Manfredi

Last week, Governor Hochul announced a suite of proposed measures aimed at addressing rising maternal and infant mortality rates. As is relevant to New York employers, this includes a proposed expansion of New York State Paid Family Leave to include 40 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments. If signed into law, this would make New York the first state in the country to provide paid prenatal care leave.
New York Governor Hochul announces proposed paid prenatal leave

Jan 11, 2024 | lexology.com | Mark Goldstein |Alexandra Manfredi

Last week, Governor Hochul announced a suite of proposed measures aimed at addressing rising maternal and infant mortality rates. As is relevant to New York employers, this includes a proposed expansion of New York State Paid Family Leave to include 40 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments. If signed into law, this would make New York the first state in the country to provide paid prenatal care leave.
How Artificial Intelligence is Impacting the U.S. Workplace (Part I)

Oct 30, 2023 | lexology.com | Mark Goldstein |Alexandra Manfredi

It is indisputable that artificial intelligence (AI) has generated enormous buzz over the past several years. AI has had a substantial impact on various industries and facets of society – with no signs of slowing – and its potential to disrupt longstanding business mechanisms cannot be overstated. Among the areas most impacted by AI is the workplace.
Best practices for managing employees who have engaged in protected activity

Oct 10, 2023 | reuters.com | Mark Goldstein |Alexandra Manfredi

A man checks a document in a building in Managua, Nicaragua November 22, 2017. REUTERS/Oswaldo Rivas Acquire Licensing RightsLaw FirmsReed Smith LLPOctober 10, 2023 - "Protected activity." One of the most noteworthy HR buzz words. But what does it actually mean and how should businesses go about managing employees who engage in such activity?
Reminder to New York employers: the state’s wage transparency law goes into effect on September 17 | JD Supra

Sep 15, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Mark Goldstein |Alexandra Manfredi

As we previously reported here and here, effective September 17, 2023, New York State employers with four or more employees will be required to include the minimum and maximum pay range that they reasonably or in “good faith” expect to pay in any advertisement for a job, promotion, or transfer opportunity.