Employee Rights — Human Resource Blog

Keeping Up with Change: Why New York Companies Must Update Their Policies and Handbooks

In the ever-evolving landscape of labor laws and regulations, staying informed and compliant is crucial for businesses across industries.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyJune 27, 2024New York labor laws, Employee Rights, workplace compliance, HR Policy Updates, maternity leave, Breastfeeding rights, FLSA exemptions, legal compliance, employee handbookComment

New York State's New Labor Law on Breast Milk Expression: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers

New York State now mandates that all employers provide accommodations for employees to express breast milk in the workplace.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyJune 24, 2024Compliance, New York Labor Law, Breastfeeding rights, Workplace Accommodations, Lactation Room Requirements, Employee Rights, Lactation PolicyComment

Navigating Minimum Wage Changes in 2024: A Guide for Employers in New York State

New York employers, start 2024 with crucial updates to minimum wage and exemption salaries—staying informed is key for a fair and compliant workplace.

ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyJanuary 12, 2024New York Labor Law, minimum wage, Compliance, Employee compensation, Employee Rights, Workplace guidelines, NYDOLComment

New York Labor Law Amendment Requires Employers to Notify Workers of Unemployment Benefits

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a labor law amendment requiring New York employers to inform workers about their right to file for unemployment benefits upon separation, as of November 13, 2023.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyNovember 9, 2023NYDOL, Employee Rights, Kathy Hochul, Employment #Regulations, Labor Law Amendment, New York Labor Law, Unemployment BenefitsComment

NLRB Adopts New Employer Work Rules Standard: What Employers Need to Know

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has introduced a stringent new standard for evaluating workplace regulations, impacting all employers, regardless of their union status.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 19, 2023NLRB, NLRA protections, Employee Rights, employee handbook, Workers' RightsComment

NY Enacts Law Making Wage Theft a Crime

New York toughens stance on wage theft by making it a criminal offense, reinforcing worker protections.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeySeptember 21, 2023Wage Theft, New York Legislation, Workers' Rights, Labor Laws, Employee Rights, Employment Law, ComplianceComment