Governor Hochul Signs New Legislation Supporting Workers

Today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the signing of a series of groundbreaking employment laws intended to strengthen the rights and protections of New York workers. These laws focus on fostering a just and respectful work environment. Here’s a snapshot of the new legislative measures: Freedom of Speech and Conscience (S4982/A6604): Employers are prohibited from penalizing …

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New Protections in New York For Employees Who Are Lawfully Absent From Work

Bill A8092B amends Section 215 of New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) to provide employees with a new potential claim if they are retaliated against for taking lawful absences. The amendment also prohibits employers from using “no-fault” attendance policies that penalize employees for taking protected absences. This new law took effect on February 23, 2023. Under the …

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Changes to New York Labor Laws Spell Good News for Whistleblowers

Whistleblowers in the state of New York will soon have more needed protection against retaliation from their employers. This new legislation was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul and is effective as of January 26, 2022. Senate Bill S4394A will amend Section 740 of New York Labor Law to provide added job protections for those …

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New Legislation Protects New York City Gig Delivery Drivers

Under new legislation proposed and approved by New York City officials, food service workers will now enjoy greater protection and an increase in the minimum pay they can receive for their services. These reforms will allow hard-working service industry employees to receive fairer wages for the work they perform while promoting a safer and more …

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Cuomo Signs New York “No Wage Theft Loophole Act” Into Law

On August 20, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to prevent businesses from committing wage theft against their employees. The “No Wage Theft Loophole Act” changes Article 6 of New York Labor Law to eliminate any exemptions that might allow employers to deprive their employees of wages to which they are fairly and …

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Biden Cracks Down on Non-Compete Employment Clauses

President Joe Biden is planning to issue a large-scale executive order that will restrict the use of non-compete clauses and roll back requirements for occupational licensing for specific jobs and career paths. According to members of the Biden administration, these requirements and employment contract provisions do serious and material harm to the ability of workers …

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How the NY HERO Act Protects Workers

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed into law a measure that affords workers an added level of protection against exposure to infectious diseases in the workplace. The New York Health and Essential Rights Act, more commonly referred to as the NY HERO Act, implements a framework that businesses and employers can use to protect …

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FAIR Act Passes the House but Faces a Steep Climb in the Senate

In mid-September 2019, lawmakers in the House of Representatives (“House”) passed the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR). This bill bars businesses from forcing their employees, as well as their customers, to resolve legal disputes via private arbitration. With arbitration, there is no jury, no judge, and very little governmental oversight. Arbitration clauses, often seen …

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New Regulations Prevent Discrimination Based on Hairstyle in New York City

According to an article published in The New York Times, New York City has announced its intention to take another step forward in protecting individuals from discrimination within city limits.  The New York City Commission on Human Rights released new guidelines on February 18, 2019, that will prohibit discrimination against people because of their hairstyle …

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