As of March 12, 2024, New York state law protects employees from having their employers access their social media. The protections of employee social media accounts are not absolute. There are parameters and exceptions. Employers should familiarize themselves with the new restrictions. Personal Employee Social Media Accounts The law protects employees’ “personal accounts”. This term … Read more
On January 25, 2024, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “Defending New York Employment Discrimination Claims”. 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: The Role of the EEOC & New York Human Rights Agencies Filing Statistics … Read more
Do you know the 2024 New York minimum wage? Actually, there are different minimum wages for different parts of the state and different industries. Employers must be ready by the end of the year to meet the new requirements that apply to their employees. The 2024 New York minimum wage rates are shaded in blue … Read more