Insights

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (“NYCCHR”) recently issued interpretative enforcement guidance regarding the Stop Credit Discrimination in Employment Act (“SCDEA”).  This new law amends the New York City...

In another decision which will assist union efforts to organize employees, the National Labor Relations Board has radically liberalized its test for determining joint-employer status. Browning-Ferris Industries of California,...

On June 29, 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law the Fair Chance Act, a new law which prohibits, among other things, pre-offer inquiries by New York City employers regarding applicants’ criminal histories.  This new...

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has published new model forms that employers may use to comply with certain notice and certification requirements under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”).  These forms are...

Philadelphia employers must provide employees with paid sick leave and notice of their rights under the city’s paid sick leave law, the “Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces” ordinance, which took effect on May 13,...

On May 6, 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law a bill that restricts New York City employers’ ability to perform credit checks on applicants and employees and use their credit history as a basis for employment...

On April 20, 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law a bill requiring the New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) to establish a tester program to investigate local employers, labor organizations, and employment...

The District of Columbia Wage Theft Prevention Amendment Act, which took effect February 26, 2015, includes new notice and posting obligations for District of Columbia employers, including a requirement to provide written...

In one decision and one rule, the National Labor Relations Board issued two major changes that will greatly impact employers. The first, Purple Communications, 361 NLRB No. 126 (2014), reverses the Board’s prior ruling...

On December 29, 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill eliminating employers’ obligation to provide annual wage notices to employees under the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act.  This change will take effect...