On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor finalized long-awaited changes to the federal overtime rules. The rules increase the salary requirement for the most common overtime exemptions. The higher threshold applies throughout the United States, but it does not trump most state overtime requirements. New York already has higher salary requirements for most … Read more
On August 20, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo approved enhanced protections for domestic violence victims at work. The New York Human Rights Law amendments will create additional obligations for employers to accommodate employees who have been victims of domestic violence. The amendments take effect on November 18, 2019. Who is a “Victim of Domestic Violence”? These … Read more
On September 24, 2019, Julie Bastian and I presented a complimentary webinar called “Classifying the People in Your Workforce”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, We’re happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, we discuss: Employees vs. Independent Contractors Interns and Volunteers Legal Standards Challenges … Read more