A February 21, 2023, decision by the National Labor Relations Board found it unlawful for employers to include some routine provisions in severance agreements. NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memorandum dated March 22, 2023, elaborating on her broad interpretation of the ruling. Consequently, employers may now face federal labor law claims if they …
New York Warehouse Worker Protection Act Amended
The New York Warehouse Worker Protection Act limits employers’ ability to monitor warehouse employees’ productivity using quotas. Covered employers must notify employees in writing of all quotas against which they’re measured and the potential consequences of not meeting them. This new law temporarily took effect on February 19, 2023. As a result of chapter amendments, …
Tackling HR Compliance for Your Small Business
As an employment lawyer, I spend much of my time communicating with excellent human resources professionals. HR compliance is an underappreciated function in many organizations, though not necessarily by choice. Here are some general observations on how companies can struggle with their human resources practices and when hiring a dedicated HR professional for your growing …