Employers have 30 days to reach I-9 compliance after remote verification was allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Employers must physically inspect by August 30, 2023 all of the I-9s remotely approved during that period. Littler:Employers Have 30 Days to Reach Compliance after I-9 COVID Flexibilities End on July 31, 2023 ICE News Release:ICE updates Form I-9 requirement […]

On May 15, 2023, in response to the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 technical assistance, appearing to give employers permission to continue many of their COVID-19 practices and protocols. The EEOC also issued, on May 18, 2023, the latest federal guidance on employer use of […]

The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released newly-updated posters regarding the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).  Covered employers are required to display the posters on their premises, in conspicuous locations where it can be readily seen by employees and applicants. Proskauer:Department of Labor Issues Updated FLSA […]

On May 26, 2023, the New York City Human Rights Law was amended to include height and weight to the growing list of protected characteristics under the law. Effective on or about November 22, 2023 (within 180 days), New York City employers will be prohibited from discriminating against applicants and employees on the basis of their […]

Originally scheduled to go into effect on October 1, 2023, the Maryland General Assembly recently modified and delayed implementation of the Family Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program. Littler:Maryland Modifies its Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

On May 12, 2023, Lexington passed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act (CROWN Act), becoming the fourth city in Kentucky to protect hairstyles under its local anti-discrimination ordinances.  The law became effective immediately.  Lexington’s ordinance follows in the footsteps of Frankfort, Louisville, and Covington. Littler:Natural Hairstyle Discrimination Protections Passed in Kentucky and […]

The US Department of Labor (DOL), under the Fair Labor Standards Act, has issued FAQs and a Fact Sheet on PUMP (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers) Act, which goes into effect on April 28, 2023. Shawe Rosenthal:The DOL Provides Guidance on Lactation Accommodations Under the New PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act

Mass shootings have been increasingly in the headlines in recent years, and many of these incidents have occurred in the workplace.  This article explains what steps an employer should take to keep their employees safe and help ease the impact on them. Bradley:Workplace Violence: An Unfortunate Reality – Are You Prepared?

The New York State Department of Labor has released an updated model sexual harassment prevention policy that addresses issues such as gender identity, remote work, and bystander intervention.  New York employers should review their current sexual harassment policies and training materials to ensure compliance with the updated model policy. Seyfarth:New York State Issues Updated Model […]

Beginning on July 1, 2023, Virginia employers will be prohibited from using an employee’s social security number or any number derived from the social security number on any identification card or badge. Jackson Lewis:Virginia Passes Legislation Prohibiting the Use of Employees’ Social Security Numbers as Identifiers