Effective February 19, 2023, New York employers will be prohibited from penalizing employees for making use of legally-protected absences under federal, state or local law. Crowell:New York State Prohibits “No Fault” Attendance Policies

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protections (DCWP) has announced that it would delay enforcement of the New York City AI audit law from January 1, 2023, to April 15, 2023. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP:Enforcement of NYC AI Audit Law Delayed Until April 15, 2023

While many states, cities and counties pass employment laws and regulations at any time, the first day of a new year tends to be the number one day for new employment laws to take effect. Here is a summary of new labor and employment law compliance challenges, listed by states, to ring in the new year! Littler:Employment Law Update […]

Many states and localities are set to increase their minimum wages on January 1, 2023. Littler:After the Ball Drops, Wages Rise: Minimum Wage, Tipped and Exempt Employee Pay Increases on January 1, 2023

Effective January 1, 2023, Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CPDA) will enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for state residents. Also on January 1, 2023, California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will be effective and will impact job applicants as well as employees.  The article below lists recommendations on how employers might prepare. Jackson Lewis:Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act is not the only Privacy […]

Illinois voters have approved the Illinois Constitution Amendment 1 (“Workers’ Rights Amendment”), which amends the state constitution to guarantee workers a broad right to collective bargaining. Littler:Illinois Passes Workers’ Rights Amendment

The City Council of Atlanta, Georgia recently passed an ordinance that amends its existing anti-discrimination law to include protections for gender expression and for employees/job applicants with criminal histories.  The ordinance is effective immediately. Littler: Atlanta Amends Anti-Discrimination Ordinance to Include Protections for Gender Expression and Criminal Histories

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification until July 31, 2023 because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19. Also, employers should continue to use the current Form I-9 after its expiration date of […]

The Proposed Rule revises the standard for determining when a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).   Morgan Lewis:US Department of Labor Publishes Independent Contractor Proposed Rule

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its “EEO is the Law” poster with a new “Know Your Rights” poster.  Employers are required to post the EEOC’s new poster in their premises in conspicuous places or digitally on their websites in a conspicuous location. Jackson Lewis:EEOC Rolls Out New Mandatory Workplace Poster