Ryan T. Biesenbach
Reminder: New York’s Wage Transparency Law Goes Into Effect September 17, 2023
As we previously advised, on June 3, 2022, the New York State Legislature passed Senate Bill 9427A/A.10477 – the Pay Transparency Law....
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Ryan T. Biesenbach
Aug 23, 20231 min read
NLRB Adopts Stricter Standards for Employment Policies
In early August 2023, the National Labor Relations Board announced a revised, more restrictive legal standard to determine . . .
Katherine T. McCarley
Jul 31, 20233 min read
New Form I-9 and an Alternative Review Option
The USCIS recently published a notice to inform the public that the Employment Eligibility Verification Form has been updated . . .
Underberg & Kessler
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Ryan T. Biesenbach Appointed to Literacy Rochester Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce that Ryan T. Biesenbach has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of Literacy Rochester.
Katherine T. McCarley
Jul 20, 20232 min read
REMINDER: Form I-9’s COVID-19-Related Accommodation Ending Soon
COVID-19-related accommodations concerning the review of a new hire’s Employment Eligibility Verification Form (“Form I-9”) . . .
Paul F. Keneally
Jul 13, 20231 min read
NLRB’s Views on Severance Agreements and Independent Contractor Definition Changes
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently found that certain common provisions of employer-provided severance agreements . . .
Paul F. Keneally
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Non-Competes Soon To Be No More in New York?
Restrictive covenants generally, and covenants not to compete in particular, have long been difficult to enforce in New York, under . . .
Paul F. Keneally
May 31, 20231 min read
Public Employees Must Be Aware of So-Called “First Amendment Audits”
In a recent trend, public employees across the country have found themselves the subject of live video and/or audio of them at work.
Underberg & Kessler
Apr 27, 20231 min read
Paul K. Keneally Named to 2023 Power 20 Labor & Employment Law List
Congratulations to Paul for being selected to The Daily Record's 2023 Power 20 Labor & Employment Law list for the second year in a row.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Apr 19, 20232 min read
NYS Releases Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training Resources
On April 11, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor released the State’s updated model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy . . .
Paul F. Keneally
Apr 3, 20232 min read
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Overtime Exemption for Highly Compensated Employees
In its recent decision in Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, the United States Supreme Court ruled that high compensation . . .
Paul F. Keneally
Mar 6, 20231 min read
Large NYS Employers with Warehouse Workers Must Follow New Law
Effective February 9, 2023, upon execution by Governor Hochul, the New York State Warehouse Worker Protection Act requires New York . . .
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Mar 1, 20232 min read
NLRB Holds Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance Agreements to Be Unlawful
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently issued a decision that may significantly alter the terms used in severance agreements.
Underberg & Kessler
Feb 17, 20231 min read
Sharing Insight with HR Professionals at the 2023 Legal Update
Our Labor & Employment team spoke to a sold-out crowd at the 2023 Legal Update regarding NYS's sexual harassment prevention program.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Jan 30, 20233 min read
Reminder to Management: It’s (Past) Time to Update Your Employee Handbook (Again)
There are a myriad of benefits for an employer in establishing and disseminating job-related information such as policies and expectations.
Paul F. Keneally
Jan 3, 20231 min read
Employers Must Now Also Electronically Post Labor and Employment Law Notices
In a new law just enacted in New York, and effective immediately, employers must now have all the familiar labor and employment law...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Dec 20, 20222 min read
Breastfeeding Rights to Expand in 2023
On December 9, 2022, Governor Hochul signed a bill into law amending New York’s Labor Laws by expanding required accommodations . . .
Paul F. Keneally
Nov 21, 20222 min read
EEOC Offers Latest Advice on Propriety of Employer COVID Testing
As the COVID pandemic wanes, the EEOC has repeatedly updated its guidance on COVID testing by an employer. In its latest version. . .
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Reminder: Employee Time Off to Vote and Posting Requirements
The 2022 elections are just over two weeks away on November 8, 2022. Employers across NY are again required to comply with Section 3-110...
Paul F. Keneally
Sep 12, 20221 min read
Addition Needed to Sexual Harassment Notices, Policies, and Training
The New York State Sexual Harassment Complaint Hotline (toll-free 1.800.427.2773), authorized by law in early 2022, is now open. . .
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