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The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Ricci v. DeStefano, involving a challenge to the City of New Haven’s refusal to certify the results of a firefighters’ promotional exam, has garnered enormous attention in...
Jul 03, 2019
General Employment Issues
As of May 10, 2020, New York City Will Prohibit Testing Job Applicants for Marijuana
On April 9, 2019, the New York City Council passed Int. No. 1445-A, which bars employers – with some broad exceptions discussed below – from requiring job applicants to submit to pre-employment drug testing for the...
May 27, 2019
Employment Discrimination
As of May 20, 2019, New York City’s Human Rights Law Prohibits Discrimination Based on “Sexual and Reproductive Health Decisions”
On January 20, 2019, a new amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (the “NYCHRL”) became law, further broadening the list of protected classes under the NYCHRL by prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on...
Apr 01, 2019
KM&M News
In Memoriam: Andrew Lerner
With sadness we note the passing of our colleague and friend Andrew Lerner. Andrew was passionate about his clients and all those fortunate to be in his orbit. He will be deeply missed. For assistance with matters Andrew was...
Mar 29, 2019
General Employment Issues
New York City Issues Model Lactation Room Policies and FAQs to Help Employers Comply with New Requirements
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has released model policies and FAQs in conjunction with two newly-effective lactation room laws (Local Law Nos. 185 and 186), which apply to employers with four or more...
Mar 20, 2019
Wage & Hour Issues
Department of Labor Proposes Increase in Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
On March 7, 2019, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule that would increase the minimum salary an employee must be paid, from $455 per week ($23,660 per year) to $679 per week ($35,308 per year), in...
Update: New Jersey Issues Required Notice Regarding Paid Family Medical Leave The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (“DLWD”) has issued a notice that addresses the changes to the Family Leave Act...
On February 4, 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed a law which will gradually increase New Jersey’s minimum hourly wage to $15/hour for most New Jersey employees by January 1, 2024. The first increase, which will not take...
Nov 19, 2018
Wage & Hour Issues
Reminder: New York State Minimum Wage and Minimum Exempt Salary Increases Effective 12/31/18
Employers should be prepared for increases to the New York State minimum hourly wage for non-exempt employees and increases in the minimum salary for exempt administrative and executive employees effective December 31, 2018....
Oct 22, 2018
General Employment Issues
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Publishes Earned Sick Leave Notice
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (“LWD”) has published its Notice of Employee Rights regarding the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law. This is a new law which takes effect on October 29, 2018....