U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance Regarding PUMP Act

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance Regarding PUMP Act Kerri Beatty Content Specialist Kerri is a practicing attorney with invaluable skills and a strong base of knowledge in many areas of law gained both serving clients and during her previous experiences as an intern for a Federal District Court Judge and as an editor of […]

NLRB General Counsel Releases Memo Clarifying Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clause Decision

NLRB General Counsel Releases Memo Clarifying Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clause Decision On March 22, 2023, National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memorandum clarifying the NLRB’s decision in in McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (2023), which deemed non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions in severance agreements to be unlawful.  Specifically, the memorandum provides […]

New York State Pay Transparency Law Proposed Amendments

New York State Pay Transparency Law Proposed Amendments Effective September 17, 2023, employers will be subject to the New York State Pay Transparency law, pursuant to which employers who advertise a job, promotion, or transfer opportunity must include: (1) the compensation or a range of compensation for such job, promotion, or transfer opportunity; and (2) […]

New York Enacts the Warehouse Workers Protection Act

New York Enacts the Warehouse Workers Protection Act Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law the New York Warehouse Worker Protection Act, which will protect warehouse distribution workers from undisclosed or unlawful work speed quotas and includes protections for workers who fail to meet unlawful quotas. The legislation will be effective February 19, 2023. Specifically, […]

New York Enacts Legislation Imposing New Legal Obligations for New York Hospitality Employers to Combat Human Trafficking

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation into law that aims to prevent human trafficking and will impose new posting and training requirements on most hospitality industry employers.  Human Trafficking Awareness Posting Requirements Pursuant to the new legislation, establishments that sell alcoholic beverages or adult entertainment are required to post visible information notices […]