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Dec 5, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Bryn Goodman |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
The New York Department of Labor (NYDOL) recently added a frequently asked questions (FAQs) section to its prenatal leave webpage, providing additional insight into the department’s interpretation of a new state law that takes effect January 1, 2025. While the FAQs do not have the force of law, they still offer valuable information.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Devin Cohen |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
As we approach the start of a new year, New York employers should prepare for several wage-related adjustments that will take place on Jan. 1, 2025. Along with an increase to the state’s hourly minimum wage rates, there are scheduled changes to the tip credit, meal credit, uninform allowance and salary exemption thresholds. It is critical that employers plan ahead for these upcoming changes.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Devin Cohen |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
The New York City Council passed on Oct. 23, 2024 the Safe Hotels Act, which seeks to establish a licensing program for New York City hotels. Mayor Eric Adams is expected to sign this legislation into law.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
dialnet.unirioja.es | Carolyn Richmond
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda De ilustrados y románticos by Russell P. Sebold. Autores: Carolyn Richmond Localización: Hispanic review, ISSN-e 1553-0639, Vol. 63, Nº 4, 1995, págs. 617-619 Idioma: inglés Es reseña de: De ilustrados y románticosRussell P. SeboldMadrid : El museo universal, 1992 Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...)
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Devin Cohen |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit recently vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) latest provisions of its Tip Regulations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, colloquially known as the 80/20/30 Rule through its decision and order in Restaurant Law Center et al. v. U.S. Department of Labor.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Devin Cohen |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
Lawmakers recently approved the 2024-2025 New York State budget, revising a number of laws that employers must be mindful of to ensure compliance. Specifically, these changes include: (1) the implementation of prenatal leave for pregnant employees; (2) paid nursing breaks; and (3) the expiration of COVID-19 paid sick leave. In January 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed implementing paid prenatal leave for pregnant employees.
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Nov 28, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Devin Cohen |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
New York State recently enacted further restrictions limiting language that can be contained in employment-related release agreements (including severance, separation, and settlement agreements).
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Oct 4, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Devin Cohen |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
In new draft guidance, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission proposes to recognize broad protections for LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace and allow bias claims premised on abortion-related decisions. It also addresses the “virtual workplace” and how social media postings and other online content may contribute to a hostile work environment.
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Sep 28, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Bryn Goodman |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
The New York Department of Labor (NYDOL) has issued proposed regulations related to New York’s Pay Transparency Law, which are open for comment until November 12, 2023. In addition, the NYDOL issued a fact sheet and a set of frequently asked questions and answers for employers that mirror the information in the proposed regulations.
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Sep 14, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Alexander Bogdan |Carolyn Richmond
On Sept. 6, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to the New York Penal Law that strengthens penalties for employers found to have committed “wage theft.” This amendment goes into effect immediately. The amendment follows a Feb. 16, 2023 announcement by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin J.
