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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

Equal Pay Matters: EEOC's 2024-28 Enforcement Strategy Unveiled

The EEOC's new Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2024-28 puts the spotlight on equal pay in the workplace.

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 26, 2023Equal pay, EEOC, pay equity, salary history, compensation, employment practices, employment law, pay secrecy policiesComment

Federal Agency Collaboration and Employer Liability on the Rise

As federal agencies increasingly collaborate on workplace regulation enforcement, employers find themselves exposed to heightened liability.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 20, 2023Compliance, Workplace Regulations, Federal Agencies, Employer Liability, Employment Compliance, Employment Law Changes, Regulatory Scrutiny, Workplace Rights, Federal OversightComment

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

Time Clock Rounding Policies Could Lead to Legal Trouble

A recent legal ruling emphasizes the potential risks faced by employers using time clock rounding policies under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 12, 2023FLSA, Rounding Policy, Compliance, Fair Labor Standards ActComment

NLRB Ruling Means Handbooks Need Revision

Following a recent NLRB ruling, employee handbooks require immediate revision for compliance.

Compliance, Policy, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 5, 2023NLRB, National Labor Relations Act, employee handbook, Compliance, PoliciesComment

An Employer's Guide to the Key Changes to Form I-9 Verification

Employers must stay informed about critical changes to Form I-9 verification procedures to ensure compliance with evolving immigration regulations.

Compliance, Employment Law, HiringJacquelyn GernaeySeptember 28, 2023Form I-9 compliance, USCIS, Employment Eligibility Verification, Employment LawComment

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

Urgent Reminder: New York's Wage Transparency Law Goes into Effect September 17

Effective September 17, 2023, New York State employers must disclose pay ranges in job ads, facing penalties for non-compliance.

Compliance, Employment Law, HiringJacquelyn GernaeySeptember 15, 2023New York Employers, Pay Range, Wage transparency, Pay Range Disclosure, Employment law, ComplianceComment

Unpacking the TikTok Controversy: 'Time-Blindness' and the ADA in Employment

From a viral TikTok video to workplace implications, exploring the concept of 'time blindness' sheds light on disability accommodation under the ADA

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeySeptember 5, 2023Disability Awareness, ADA Compliance, Workplace Inclusion, Time management, Time blindness, Disability Rights, Neurodiversity, TikTok, Equal Opportunity, Disability AccommodationsComment

Navigating the Landscape of Generative AI Policies: A Blueprint for Forward-Thinking Organizations

As generative AI becomes ubiquitous in the corporate world, crafting tailored policies is essential to balance its benefits with legal and ethical considerations.

Policy, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyAugust 24, 2023AI, artificial intelligence, Policies, planning, Innovation, Technology, Generative AIComment

Employment Law Landscape 2023: Key Changes and Implications for Businesses

Here are the top five employment law changes to watch over the next 12 months.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyAugust 3, 2023Employment Law, DEI, Diversity, Compliance, NLRB, Risk Management, Data Privacy, EqualityComment