As of November 22, 2023, the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) now includes height and weight as protected characteristics. This legislation is poised to influence similar height and weight discrimination initiatives elsewhere. Accordingly, employers throughout New York State and beyond should take notice. Height & Weight Protected On May 26, 2023, Mayor Eric … Read more
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) opened the 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection on October 31, 2023. The deadline for submissions and certifications is set for December 5, 2023. Understanding the EEO-1 Component 1 Report The EEO-1 Component 1 report is an obligatory annual data collection exercise for private sector employers with 100 … Read more
On August 30, 2023, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor announced its intention to propose significant increases in the compensation required for several common minimum wage and overtime exemptions. If adopted following public review and comment, the FLSA exemption threshold for the administrative, executive, and professional exemptions would increase by … Read more