Amy Traub

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Matthew Berger |Payne Horning |Amy Traub

Key Takeaways New York lawmakers recently passed a bill to relax and delay some of the requirements of the recently enacted Retail Worker Safety Act, which requires certain employers to adopt a violence prevention policy and train staff on ways to identify and prevent incidents of workplace violence. The effective date for the mandated policy, training and notice provisions has been moved from March 4 to June 2.

1 month ago | openlegalblogarchive.org | Amy Traub |Matthew Berger |Payne Horning

New York lawmakers recently passed a bill to relax and delay some of the requirements of the recently enacted Retail Worker Safety Act, which requires certain employers to adopt a violence prevention policy and train staff on ways to identify and prevent incidents of workplace violence. The effective date for the mandated policy, training and notice provisions has been moved from March 4 to June 2. Smaller employers will be required to provide training only every two years instead of annually.

1 month ago | lexology.com | Amy Traub |Matthew Berger |Payne Horning

Key Takeaways New York lawmakers recently passed a bill to relax and delay some of the requirements of the recently enacted Retail Worker Safety Act, which requires certain employers to adopt a violence prevention policy and train staff on ways to identify and prevent incidents of workplace violence. The effective date for the mandated policy, training and notice provisions has been moved from March 4 to June 2.

Dec 19, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Amy Traub

Key Takeaways New York employers should be aware of a number of new laws that take effect in 2025. Increases in the state and city minimum wages and exempt salary thresholds, and changes in leave benefits, are on the horizon. Lawmakers have proposed several noteworthy pieces of legislation that should be on employers’ radar in the coming year. Employers should verify continued compliance with several recently enacted employment laws and related obligations that went into effect in 2024.

Nov 25, 2024 | mondaq.com | Amy Traub |Matthew Berger

New Jersey employers with 10 or more employees must include the compensation and benefits for any job openings or transfer opportunities that are advertised or posted. Additionally, employers are required to make reasonable efforts to share news of any promotion opportunities with current employees before making a hiring decision. The law takes effect June 1, 2025. Employers that violate the new law will be subject to civil penalties.