Amanda Gomez

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New York Assembly Considering Bill To Create Consideration and Revocation Periods for All Severance Agreements | JD Supra

Mar 20, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Amanda Gomez |Roy Salins

New York employers should be aware of the potential need for changes to their separation agreements that would require consideration and revocation periods for all employees, regardless of age. The New York State Senate passed the No Severance Ultimatums Act (the "Act") on March 4, 2025.
New Administration Outlook: Guidance for Employers Amid the Attack on LGBTQ Workers | JD Supra

Feb 17, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Amanda Gomez |Alysa Mo |Victoria Slade

State and federal discrimination laws provide protections amid the Trump Administration's moves against "woke gender ideology" and the president's executive orders President Trump's orders targeting "woke gender ideology" do not change existing employment protections for LGBTQ employees, though threats to federal funding remain ambiguous.
New York City Requires Employers To Post Lactation Accommodation Policy | JD Supra

Feb 4, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Amanda Gomez |Roy Salins

Key differences between city and state law, and other takeaways for employersNew York City employers will be required to physically and electronically post a copy of their written lactation accommodation policy beginning May 8, 2025. This includes a requirement to post the policy in an area accessible to employees and electronically on the employer's intranet, if one exists.
New York Employment Legislation Update: A Preview of 2025 | JD Supra

Dec 5, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Amanda Gomez |Roy Salins

Summarizing key changes: wage increases, COVID sick leave, family leave, prenatal leave, retail workplace safety, criminal background checksEmployers should prepare themselves for the multitude of employment laws slated to become effective in 2025. We summarize some of the key changes and offer practical advice below.
New York's Clean Slate Act Goes Into Effect – What Employers Should Know About Background Checks | JD Supra

Nov 21, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Amanda Gomez |Roy Salins

Act creates new rules regarding criminal background checksThe New York State Clean Slate Act (the "Act") went into effect Saturday, November 16, 2024, bringing with it new obligations for New York employers who rely on criminal background checks. Under the Act, certain criminal convictions will be automatically sealed after specified periods of time.
New York Retail Employers Must Implement Workplace Violence Prevention Policies and Annual Training Starting in March 2025 | JD Supra

Sep 12, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Amanda Gomez |Roy Salins

Retail employers in New York state will be required to issue workplace violence prevention policies and conduct annual workplace violence prevention training beginning March 3, 2025, under the New York Retail Safety Act signed by Governor Hochul on September 4, 2024. Larger retailers with 500+ retail employees will also be required to install panic buttons throughout their stores or on equipment provided by the employer to its retail employees effective January 1, 2027.
FTC's Rule Banning Non-Competes Survives Pennsylvania Challenge | JD Supra

Jul 30, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Amanda Gomez |Jeremy Ben Merkelson |Michael Rella

Federal judge in Pennsylvania denies motion to enjoin FTC's ban on the use of non-compete clauses in most employment contracts On July 23, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued a decision greenlighting the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) final rule banning most non-compete agreements in the United States and giving employers a bit of whiplash when it comes to determining whether or not that rule will actually come into effect on September 4, 2024, the...
New York State Will Require Paid Prenatal Leave and Paid Lactation Breaks | JD Supra

May 1, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Amanda Gomez |Roy Salins

The paid prenatal leave is separate from an employee's paid sick and safe leaveNew York employers will soon be required to provide two new paid benefits to their employees. Pursuant to the recently passed New York state budget, New York employers will be required to provide: (i) additional paid leave to employees for healthcare appointments related to prenatal care; and (ii) paid break time to employees to express milk.
EEOC Issues Final Regulations on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Key Takeaways for Employers | JD Supra

Apr 25, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Amanda Gomez |Alicia Hines |Angela Vogel

Employers should exercise caution when navigating the PWFA accommodation process, as the law's coverage extends to a wide range of pregnancy- and childbirth-related conditionsThe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) unveiled final regulations and guidance on the new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
EEOC Issues Final Regulations on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Key Takeaways for Employers

Apr 24, 2024 | lexology.com | Angela Vogel |Alicia Hines |Amanda Gomez

Employers should exercise caution when navigating the PWFA accommodation process, as the law's coverage extends to a wide range of pregnancy- and childbirth-related conditionsThe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) unveiled final regulations and guidance on the new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

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Articles

New York Assembly Considering Bill To Create Consideration and Revocation Periods for All Severance Agreements | JD Supra

New Administration Outlook: Guidance for Employers Amid the Attack on LGBTQ Workers | JD Supra

New York City Requires Employers To Post Lactation Accommodation Policy | JD Supra

New York Employment Legislation Update: A Preview of 2025 | JD Supra

New York's Clean Slate Act Goes Into Effect – What Employers Should Know About Background Checks | JD Supra

New York Retail Employers Must Implement Workplace Violence Prevention Policies and Annual Training Starting in March 2025 | JD Supra

FTC's Rule Banning Non-Competes Survives Pennsylvania Challenge | JD Supra

New York State Will Require Paid Prenatal Leave and Paid Lactation Breaks | JD Supra

EEOC Issues Final Regulations on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Key Takeaways for Employers | JD Supra

EEOC Issues Final Regulations on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Key Takeaways for Employers

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