The National Labor Relations Board began announcing an increase in union organizing activity in early 2022. More detailed analysis showed that those gains were primarily driven by elections at numerous Starbucks stores. Otherwise, the 2022 election statistics only suggested a return to pre-COVID levels. Now, however, statistics from the final three months of calendar year … Read more
On December 21, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation establishing a statewide New York pay transparency law. When the law takes effect on September 17, 2023, it will require covered employers to list salary or wage ranges for all advertised jobs and promotions. Employers must also publish the job description if one exists. These new … Read more
Effective immediately, New York employers must provide mandatory employee rights notices electronically. Traditionally, employers satisfied their notice posting requirements physically in the workplace, often on bulletin boards or pre-printed posters. According to the Labor Law amendment, electronic notice posting can be accomplished either by email or through the employer’s website. New York Labor Law Section … Read more