The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) prohibits discrimination against employees 40 years or older because of their age. In 1990, Congress amended the ADEA through the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA). The OWBPA includes specific requirements that employers must meet if they want to obtain enforceable employee releases of ADEA … Read more
The New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law takes effect January 1, 2018. Eligible employees will be able to take leave under qualifying circumstances. The law imposes notice requirements on both employers and employees. Failure to comply with these requirements can have serious consequences. (Watch my recent Paid Family Leave webinar and sign up for the … Read more
Let’s say you are an entrepreneur. You have a product or service worth buying, and maybe you’re already selling it. But now you need to build a team to help your business really take off. What legal issues do you need to keep in mind when you consider your workforce design? Yes, I’m an employment … Read more