NYC employers must include salary range for open position postings beginning in April
1/31/22
By: Sean Phelan
In a recent development concerning New York employment law, starting in April 2022, New York City employers with four or more employees must include a “salary range” for a position in prospective job postings. The law, which …
1/28/22
By: Paul Piantino III, Esq., Kaitlyn Grajek, Esq. and Julia Bover, Esq.
On December 31, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act, (the “Act”). It takes effect immediately and applies to …
Sea change: new laws eroding the landscape of noncompete agreements
1/21/22
By: Sean Riley
While 2021 brought major changes to the workplace with respect to mask and vaccination mandates, recent actions taken by federal and state legislatures suggest that even more changes are coming in 2022, one of which pertains to …
SCOTUS Halts Vax Or Test Rule For Large Private Employers But Lets Health Care Rule Take Effect
1/13/22
In two opinions issued today, the U.S. Supreme Court put a hold on a federal rule requiring large employers to adopt a vaccine or test policy but allowed the Biden administration to enforce a similar rule applicable only to …
The human resources impact of the Kronos ransomware attack
1/11/22
By: Chenee Castruita
The unique combination of COVID-19 and a drastic decrease in the workforce found more workers putting in overtime this holiday season. Unfortunately, millions of workers last month experienced a delay not only in their packages, but in …
Employer alert: CDC updates mask and quarantine guidelines
1/3/22
By: Diandra Franks and R. Victoria Fuller
On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) once again updated its mask and quarantine guidelines. In this most recent update, the CDC shortened its recommended isolation and quarantine periods for the general public. These new …
A word to employers: EEOC advises COVID-19 may be a disability under the ADA
12/28/21
By: Julia Bover
COVID-19 and its related health conditions may now be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and the Rehabilitation Act. On December 14, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued updated guidance on …
6th Circuit reverses earlier injunction and reinstates OSHA’s Covid-19 vaccine or test mandate
12/20/21
On Friday, December 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed an earlier stay by the Fifth Circuit, and allowed OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) to move ahead.
By way of background, on …
12/2/21
By Ryan Giggi
As noted in our recent blog, OSHA announced in mid-November, 2021 that it was suspending activities related to the enforcement of its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) – which would have required businesses with more than …
Ninth Circuit rules for Costco on “Joint Employer” question
11/22/21
By: Curt Graham
The issue of worker classification (i.e., whether a worker is considered an “employee” or not) was recently addressed in a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision involving Costco. On October 29, 2021, the Court issued …
OSHA suspends Covid-19 100 Employee ETS while legal challenges play out
11/17/21
By: Bradley Adler
It has been a very hectic and uncertain few days for employers trying to digest and prepare for implementation of OSHA’s Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”). By way of background, on November 5, 2021, OSHA unveiled its …
More changes in Texas laws –Texas expands sexual harassment protections effective September 1, 2021
9/24/21
By: Mandy Hexom
Effective September 1, 2021, Texas employees will have expanded protections against sexual harassment as part of the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act. Surprising many, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 45 (Texas Labor Code § 21.141) …