The New York HERO Act included provisions enabling workers to form workplace safety committees at their jobs. Those provisions had a November 1, 2021 effective date, and the NYS Department of Labor had promised additional guidance by then. Finally, on December 22, 2021, the DOL issued proposed workplace safety committee rules. Where does this leave … Read more
Beginning January 26, 2022, amendments to the New York Labor Law will expand workers’ rights to assert claims of wrongdoing without reprisal. Among the significant changes, New York Labor Law Section 740, which only applies to private entities (not governmental employers), will now provide protections to independent contractors and former employees in addition to current … Read more
On November 8, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law requiring employers to notify their employees in advance before engaging in electronic monitoring. The new electronic monitoring notice requirement will take effect on May 9, 2022. It only applies to private (non-governmental) employers. The new law is codified as New York Civil … Read more