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
New whistleblower protections for New York employees took effect on January 26, 2022. The statutory amendments included a requirement that employers post notices informing their employees of the legal protections. The New York Department of Labor issued a model whistleblower notice for this purpose on February 14, 2022. Employers should now have this notice posted “conspicuously … Read more
We published a similar article in February 2020. The next month, COVID-19 introduced a new world, including for workplace legal issues. Recognizing now more than ever that the unpredictable is the new normal, let’s look back at New York employment law proposals from early 2020 and look ahead at what new laws may be coming … Read more