On November 21, 2022, Governor Hochul signed an amendment to the New York Labor Law to enhance employee protections against retaliation. The amendment adds an express prohibition of retaliation for any lawful absences from work. The amendment takes effect on February 19, 2023. New York Labor Law Section 215 Section 215 of the New York …
On November 29, 2022, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “Auditing Your New York Worker Classifications”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: Employees vs. Independent Contractors Students & Interns Minimum Wage/Overtime Exemptions Pay Frequency Notice …
National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer A. Abruzzo has an announced her intention to seek new restrictions on electronic monitoring and algorithmic management of employees both remotely and in the workplace. In an October 31, 2022 General Counsel Memorandum, Abruzzo directed NLRB staff to apply the National Labor Relations Act to protect employees to …
