On March 29, 2022, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “New York Employment Discrimination Update”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: Legislative Developments Agency Procedures Trends & Statistics Requirements & Precautions and much more! New … Read more
On March 16, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation aimed at protecting employees from sexual harassment and other forms of employment discrimination. The amendments modify the New York Human Rights Law, which serves as the primary source of New York worker discrimination laws. Some provisions took effect immediately (if not sooner!). A requirement … Read more
Beginning January 26, 2022, amendments to the New York Labor Law will expand workers’ rights to assert claims of wrongdoing without reprisal. Among the significant changes, New York Labor Law Section 740, which only applies to private entities (not governmental employers), will now provide protections to independent contractors and former employees in addition to current … Read more