As of January 1, 2018, New York State now has a paid family leave law fully in place. The new law affects virtually all non-governmental workplaces in the state. (And governmental entities that opt in.) I hope your organization is already up to speed on the basics of New York Paid Family Leave. This post … Read more
In 2010 the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance severely limiting for-profit companies’ ability to have unpaid interns. However, courts routinely rejected that rigid 6-part test. On January 5, 2018, the DOL modified its approach, adopting the “primary beneficiary” standard favored by the courts. Which test applies and the resulting analysis determines whether … Read more
On January 2, 2018, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his plan to “Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace”. Cuomo’s agenda includes a multi-faceted approach that would affect both governmental and private employers. It includes at least five measures to address workplace sexual harassment in New York. Introducing these initiatives, Governor Cuomo stated: “2017 brought … Read more