Justices from both the conservative and liberal wings of the Roberts Court1 emphatically reject the suggestion that they act as outcome-oriented political actors rather than neutral arbiters of the rule of law. Read more...
Category: General Employment Issues
Nov 04, 2020
General Employment Issues
New York City Amends its Earned Sick and Safe Time Act to Align with New York State’s Paid Sick Leave Law
Update: Employers Must Comply With Notice Requirements Regarding Amended New York City Earned Sick and Safe Time Act by January 1, 2021 The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has published a revised notice of...
Oct 28, 2020
General Employment Issues
NYS Department of Labor Posts Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Paid Sick Leave Law
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) recently posted Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on its website regarding employers’ obligations under the New York State Paid Sick Leave Law (NYS PSLL),...
Oct 12, 2020
General Employment Issues
California Requires Employers of 100+ Employees to Submit Pay Data Annually to Department of Fair Employment and Housing
Beginning on March 31, 2021, private California employers who have 100 or more employees must annually report detailed pay data, categorized by gender, race, and ethnicity, to the California Department of Fair Employment and...
Oct 08, 2020
General Employment Issues
Reminder: NYS Employers Must Post Time Off to Vote Notice Ten Working Days Prior to Election Day
Employers in New York State are required to post a notice informing employees of their right to take paid time off to vote ten (10) working days before Election Day, or by October 20, 2020. The required notice can be...
Sep 14, 2020
General Employment Issues
New York’s Paid Sick Leave Law Becomes Effective September 30, 2020
As previously reported here, New York State’s Paid Sick Leave Law (“NYS PSLL”), § 196-b of the New York Labor Law, becomes effective on September 30, 2020. Current employees will begin to accrue sick leave on...
Aug 15, 2020
General Employment Issues
New York’s 2019-2020 State Budget Provides Employees with Three Hours of Paid Time Off to Vote
Update: New York Election Law Amended to Once Again Require Two Hours of Paid Time Off to Vote As part of New York State’s budget for fiscal year 2020-2021, Section 3-110 of the Election Law has been amended to revert back...
Thank you for your interest in KM&M’s recent webinar Update on COVID 19’s Impact on Business Immigration. We are pleased to share the following summary and updates reviewing the effect the pandemic has had in nine...
Jun 26, 2020
General Employment Issues
To the Victor Goes the Spoils: How the 2020 Presidential Election Could Reshape Labor and Employment Law
If President Trump loses the 2020 presidential election to former Vice President Joe Biden, employers should expect labor and employment law to dramatically shift in favor of employees. Read more...
When considering best practices in employee relations, employers often overlook their significant legal obligations during the hiring process. Read more...