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Departing Employees and the Risk of Data Theft

Departing Employees and the Risk of Data Theft

forework February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Trump Administration Rescinds Executive Order (EO) 14055, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts

Trump Administration Rescinds Executive Order (EO) 14055, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts

forework February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Updates to New York Employee Handbooks: Providing Reproductive Health Notice of Rights

Updates to New York Employee Handbooks: Providing Reproductive Health Notice of Rights

forework February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

OFCCP Reinstates Monthly Employment Data Reporting for Construction Companies

OFCCP Reinstates Monthly Employment Data Reporting for Construction Companies

forework February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

President Trump Issues EO tilted “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity”, Rescinds Executive Order 11246

President Trump Issues EO tilted “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity”, Rescinds Executive Order 11246

forework February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Operating Through Emergencies and Natural Disasters: What Employers Need to Know

Operating Through Emergencies and Natural Disasters: What Employers Need to Know

forework January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

New Requirement for Enforcing Confidentiality Provisions in Settlement Agreements

New Requirement for Enforcing Confidentiality Provisions in Settlement Agreements

forework January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

New Jersey Guidance on AI Discrimination and Implications for Employers

New Jersey Guidance on AI Discrimination and Implications for Employers

forework January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Federal Immigration Changes and their Impact on your Workforce

Federal Immigration Changes and their Impact on your Workforce

forework January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

2025 Artificial Intelligence Legislative and Regulatory Landscape for Employers

2025 Artificial Intelligence Legislative and Regulatory Landscape for Employers

forework January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

New Employer Responsibilities: Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Program

New Employer Responsibilities: Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Program

forework January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

DOL Issues Opinion Letter on FMLA Substitution Rule for Employees Receiving PFML Benefits

DOL Issues Opinion Letter on FMLA Substitution Rule for Employees Receiving PFML Benefits

forework January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

2025 Updates: New Year, News Law in New York State

2025 Updates: New Year, News Law in New York State

forework January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

New York State Enacts Fashion Workers Act

New York State Enacts Fashion Workers Act

forework January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

A Win for Non-Competes: NLRB Judge Upholds Company’s Non-Compete Agreement

A Win for Non-Competes: NLRB Judge Upholds Company’s Non-Compete Agreement

forework January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Second Circuit Reinstates Employer Requirement to Provide Notice Under NYS Reproductive Health Bias Law

Second Circuit Reinstates Employer Requirement to Provide Notice Under NYS Reproductive Health Bias Law

forework January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

EEOC and DOJ Oppose Heightened Standard in “Reverse Discrimination” Cases

EEOC and DOJ Oppose Heightened Standard in “Reverse Discrimination” Cases

forework January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

EEOC Fact Sheet on Wearable Technologies in the Workplace

EEOC Fact Sheet on Wearable Technologies in the Workplace

forework January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

NLRUB’s Remedial Authority Limiting by the Third Circuit

NLRUB’s Remedial Authority Limiting by the Third Circuit

forework January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

2025 Updates to New York Leave and Benefit Entitlements

2025 Updates to New York Leave and Benefit Entitlements

forework January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Employers to Enjoy Less ACA Reporting

Employers to Enjoy Less ACA Reporting

forework January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Employer Use Of GPS Tracking In Unionized And Non-Unionized Workplaces

Employer Use Of GPS Tracking In Unionized And Non-Unionized Workplaces

forework December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

NLRB General Counsel Issues Memorandum on Non-Compete Agreements and Stay-or-Pay Provisions, Applicable to Almost all Employers

NLRB General Counsel Issues Memorandum on Non-Compete Agreements and Stay-or-Pay Provisions, Applicable to Almost all Employers

forework December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Company Holiday Parties – How to Run them without Getting Sued by Employees

Company Holiday Parties – How to Run them without Getting Sued by Employees

forework December 3, 2024December 9, 2024

Coverage of Remote Employees Under NYS Human Rights Law

Coverage of Remote Employees Under NYS Human Rights Law

forework April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court Confirms that a Job Transfer Could be Sufficient Adverse Action to Commence a Discrimination Lawsuit by the Transferred Employee

U.S. Supreme Court Confirms that a Job Transfer Could be Sufficient Adverse Action to Commence a Discrimination Lawsuit by the Transferred Employee

forework April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

Federal Overtime Rule on its Way to Finalization

Federal Overtime Rule on its Way to Finalization

forework April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

Employment Law Changes from this Year’s NY Budget

Employment Law Changes from this Year’s NY Budget

forework April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Continues Getting the Regulators’ Attention

Artificial Intelligence Continues Getting the Regulators’ Attention

forework March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

Deadline for ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program: March 22, 2024

Deadline for ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program: March 22, 2024

forework March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

New Domestic Worker Bill of Rights Obligations Announced in NYC

New Domestic Worker Bill of Rights Obligations Announced in NYC

forework March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

New York’s Convenience of the Employer Rule…. not so Convenient

New York’s Convenience of the Employer Rule…. not so Convenient

forework March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

NY Employers Might Soon Get a Break on Pay Frequency Regulations

NY Employers Might Soon Get a Break on Pay Frequency Regulations

forework February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

More Enforcement and Penalties for NYC Sick Time Noncompliance is on the Horizon

More Enforcement and Penalties for NYC Sick Time Noncompliance is on the Horizon

forework February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

Summary of Employment Proposals from the Executive’s Budget

Summary of Employment Proposals from the Executive’s Budget

forework February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

New York City Proposes Changes it needs to Paid Sick Leave Law

New York City Proposes Changes it needs to Paid Sick Leave Law

forework January 11, 2024February 5, 2024

New York Employers Required to Notify Employees of UI Eligibility upon a “Reduction in Hours”

New York Employers Required to Notify Employees of UI Eligibility upon a “Reduction in Hours”

forework January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

DOL Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Classification

DOL Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Classification

forework January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

EEOC Implements New, Faster, System for Filing Charges Against Employers

EEOC Implements New, Faster, System for Filing Charges Against Employers

forework January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

New York Employers Must Update Template Settlement/Release/Severance Agreements

New York Employers Must Update Template Settlement/Release/Severance Agreements

forework January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Reminder of New NYS Laws Taking Effect in the First Six Months in New York

Reminder of New NYS Laws Taking Effect in the First Six Months in New York

forework January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Reminder: New Minimum Salary and Minimum Wage Rates are in Effect

Reminder: New Minimum Salary and Minimum Wage Rates are in Effect

forework January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

National Labor Relations Board Expands Definition of Joint Employment

National Labor Relations Board Expands Definition of Joint Employment

forework December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

The New York Clean Slate Act- What Does it Mean for Employers?

The New York Clean Slate Act- What Does it Mean for Employers?

forework December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

NYC Updates Sick Time Requirements

NYC Updates Sick Time Requirements

forework September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

NYS Publishes Proposed Regulations on Pay Transparency

NYS Publishes Proposed Regulations on Pay Transparency

forework September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

IRS Imposes a Moratorium on Processing of new ERTC Claims

IRS Imposes a Moratorium on Processing of new ERTC Claims

forework September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

Hochul Makes Wage Theft a Larceny

Hochul Makes Wage Theft a Larceny

forework September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

A Company’s Problem with one Regulator can become a Problem with Other Government Regulators

A Company’s Problem with one Regulator can become a Problem with Other Government Regulators

forework September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

NY Passes Law Prohibiting Management from Holding Anti-Union “Captive Audience” Meetings

NY Passes Law Prohibiting Management from Holding Anti-Union “Captive Audience” Meetings

forework September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

U.S. DOL Proposes Allowing Unions and other Third Parties to Participate in OSHA Inspections of Businesses

U.S. DOL Proposes Allowing Unions and other Third Parties to Participate in OSHA Inspections of Businesses

forework September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

US DOL to Increase Minimum Salary Requirements for Overtime Exempt Workers

US DOL to Increase Minimum Salary Requirements for Overtime Exempt Workers

forework August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

EEOC Announces Enforcement Priorities

EEOC Announces Enforcement Priorities

forework August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

EEOC Issues Guidelines for Accommodating Workers with Visual Disabilities

EEOC Issues Guidelines for Accommodating Workers with Visual Disabilities

forework August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

New York Home Health Aides Sue NYS DOL

New York Home Health Aides Sue NYS DOL

forework August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

Reminder: NY’s Salary Disclosure Law is Effective September 17

Reminder: NY’s Salary Disclosure Law is Effective September 17

forework August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

EEOC Proposes Regulations Related to Pregnant Worker Rights

EEOC Proposes Regulations Related to Pregnant Worker Rights

forework August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

Navigating the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Employment Law: An EEOC Reminder

Navigating the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Employment Law: An EEOC Reminder

forework August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

NLRB’s Decision Triggers Obligation to Once Again Review Your Employee Handbooks

NLRB’s Decision Triggers Obligation to Once Again Review Your Employee Handbooks

forework August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

Employers, You can Continue to use Outdated FMLA Forms

Employers, You can Continue to use Outdated FMLA Forms

forework July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

Unemployment Rate Edges Lower, NY Employers Receive Additional UI Tax Charges

Unemployment Rate Edges Lower, NY Employers Receive Additional UI Tax Charges

forework July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

Attorneys for Fired Worker Claim Text Message was Timely Notice of Need for Leave

Attorneys for Fired Worker Claim Text Message was Timely Notice of Need for Leave

forework July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

Reminder: I-9 Flexibilities End on July 31, 2023

Reminder: I-9 Flexibilities End on July 31, 2023

forework July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

Employers, You can Continue to use Outdated FMLA Forms

Employers, You can Continue to use Outdated FMLA Forms

forework July 10, 2023July 10, 2023

Unemployment Rate Edges Lower, NY Employers Receive Additional UI Tax Charges

Unemployment Rate Edges Lower, NY Employers Receive Additional UI Tax Charges

forework July 10, 2023

US DOL Tip Credit Rule Stays, Says a Federal Judge

US DOL Tip Credit Rule Stays, Says a Federal Judge

forework July 10, 2023July 10, 2023

Food Delivery Giants Seek to Block NYC Wage Law for Delivery Workers

Food Delivery Giants Seek to Block NYC Wage Law for Delivery Workers

forework July 10, 2023July 10, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Modifies Test for Religious Accommodations in the Workplace

U.S. Supreme Court Modifies Test for Religious Accommodations in the Workplace

forework July 10, 2023July 10, 2023

Covered Employers Must Update their EEOC Poster

Covered Employers Must Update their EEOC Poster

forework July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

IRS Issues Warning about ERC Credits

IRS Issues Warning about ERC Credits

forework July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

Reminder: NY Paid COVID Sick Leave is still in Effect

Reminder: NY Paid COVID Sick Leave is still in Effect

forework July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

NY Legislature passes law to seal conviction records with intent to ease hiring of individuals with criminal records

NY Legislature Passes Law to Seal Conviction Records, with Intent to Ease Hiring of Individuals with Criminal Convictions

forework June 27, 2023

Non-compete agreements, NY Ban on noncompete agreements

NY Considers a Ban on Non-Compete Agreements

forework June 27, 2023

WARN Act, New York WARN Act, mass layoffs, company restructuring

NYS Updates WARN Act Regulations

forework June 27, 2023

juneteenth, payment of wage premiums for working on juneteenth, state specific requirements for holiday pay, employee compensation for working on specific holidays

Juneteenth and Paying for Holiday Pay

forework June 22, 2023June 27, 2023

retrieving company issues laptop from a departed employee, legal actions for non-compliance with return requests, prohibitions on deducting laptop cost from the employees paycheck

The HR Corner Q&A

forework June 21, 2023June 27, 2023

artificial intelligence, Illinois artificial intelligence video interview act, impact of AI on employment laws, state laws regulating AI in employment, New york city's regulations on AI in employment decisions

Artificial Intelligence and Employment Laws

forework June 20, 2023June 27, 2023

NLRB new standard for determining employee or contractor, employer-employee relationship under the revised NLRB standard, legal implications for companies using contract labor or consultants

NLRB Imposes New Standard for Determining Who’s an Employee and Who’s a Contractor

forework June 17, 2023June 27, 2023

WARN act requirements for employee layoffs, lawsuits and damages under the WARN act, class action lawsuit

Laying off a Group of Employees? You Better know the WARN Act.

forework June 14, 2023June 27, 2023

The HR Corner Q&A

The HR Corner Q&A

forework June 13, 2023June 13, 2023

Hiring Interns for the Summer? Read this Guide

Hiring Interns for the Summer? Read this Guide

forework June 13, 2023June 14, 2023

It’s the Year of the Lactating Employee

It’s the Year of the Lactating Employee

forework June 13, 2023June 13, 2023

Considering Same-Day Pay? You Better be Ready to Pay Uncle Sam on Time.

Considering Same-Day Pay? You Better be Ready to Pay Uncle Sam on Time.

forework June 13, 2023

Good News for Employers: Wage Theft Bill (with Lien Rights) Fails to Pass in NYS

Good News for Employers: Wage Theft Bill (with Lien Rights) Fails to Pass in NYS

forework June 13, 2023June 13, 2023

Switching to a 4-Day Workweek? Some Considerations for Employers

Switching to a 4-Day Workweek? Some Considerations for Employers

forework July 12, 2022June 14, 2023

NY Significantly Alters Wage Payment Obligations for Contractors and Subcontractors

NY Significantly Alters Wage Payment Obligations for Contractors and Subcontractors

forework July 12, 2022December 10, 2022

All NY Employers Soon to be Required to Provide Retirement Savings Plan

All NY Employers Soon to be Required to Provide Retirement Savings Plan

forework June 16, 2022December 10, 2022

NY Minimum Wage for Upstate Counties Scheduled to Increase

NY Minimum Wage for Upstate Counties Scheduled to Increase

forework December 31, 2021December 24, 2022

NY Significantly Expands Whistleblower Law

NY Significantly Expands Whistleblower Law

forework November 14, 2021December 24, 2022

Employers who Electronically Monitor Employees Must now Notify their Employees of the Monitoring

Employers who Electronically Monitor Employees Must now Notify their Employees of the Monitoring

forework November 14, 2021December 24, 2022

NY Publishes Revised Model Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plans

NY Publishes Revised Model Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plans

forework October 5, 2021December 24, 2022

US DOL Targets Managers who Receive Tips in new Final Rule

US DOL Targets Managers who Receive Tips in new Final Rule

forework October 5, 2021December 24, 2022

New NY Law Creates Strict Wage Liability for Construction Industry Contractors

New NY Law Creates Strict Wage Liability for Construction Industry Contractors

forework October 5, 2021December 24, 2022

Requiring all Employees to Return to Work in the Office? Might not be so Easy, says EEOC

Requiring all Employees to Return to Work in the Office? Might not be so Easy, says EEOC

forework October 5, 2021December 24, 2022

NYC’s Fair Workweek Act Imposes Additional Requirements for Employers

NYC’s Fair Workweek Act Imposes Additional Requirements for Employers

forework October 2, 2021December 24, 2022

Recent Case Illustrates that Employers Need not Tolerate Dangerous Misconduct from Employees, even if caused by a Disability

Recent Case Illustrates that Employers Need not Tolerate Dangerous Misconduct from Employees, even if caused by a Disability

forework October 2, 2021December 24, 2022

No Unemployment Benefits for Terminated Healthcare Workers

No Unemployment Benefits for Terminated Healthcare Workers

forework October 2, 2021December 24, 2022

Religious Exemptions for Workers Refusing to Vaccinate per Mandatory Vaccination Laws

Religious Exemptions for Workers Refusing to Vaccinate per Mandatory Vaccination Laws

forework October 2, 2021December 24, 2022

Fair Credit Reporting Act Developments

Fair Credit Reporting Act Developments

forework September 28, 2021December 24, 2022

Hero Act and OSHA ETS, for New York Employers

Hero Act and OSHA ETS, for New York Employers

forework September 8, 2021December 24, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccine, FAQs

COVID-19 Vaccine, FAQs

forework July 10, 2021December 24, 2022

NY DOL Publishes Model Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plan

NY DOL Publishes Model Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plan

forework July 8, 2021December 24, 2022

OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare Employers

OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare Employers

forework June 11, 2021December 24, 2022

Biden US DOL Reinstates “Double Damages” for Violations

Biden US DOL Reinstates “Double Damages” for Violations

forework April 10, 2021December 24, 2022

NYC”s “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act Adds Additional Compliance Requirements for Employers Engaging Contractors in NYC

NYC”s “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act Adds Additional Compliance Requirements for Employers Engaging Contractors in NYC

forework January 26, 2021December 24, 2022

NY Employers Beware: You can be Personally Liable for Wage and Hour Errors

NY Employers Beware: You can be Personally Liable for Wage and Hour Errors

forework January 1, 2021December 24, 2022

Wage and Hour Issues in Inclement Weather

Wage and Hour Issues in Inclement Weather

forework December 3, 2020December 30, 2022

Preparing for the New York State Paid Sick Leave Law

Preparing for the New York State Paid Sick Leave Law

forework September 25, 2020December 30, 2022