Warehouse Worker Protection Act

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, …

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HR Compliance

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 …

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January 2023 NLRB Union Election

January 2023 NLRB Union Election Filings

In January 2023, NLRB union election filings continued their recent climb. But you must look beyond the raw numbers to see this reality. As has been the case for the past year, union organizing at Starbucks stores still complicates the analysis. January 2023 Union Election Petitions Overall, the National Labor Relations Board received 150 “RC” …

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