When Governor Cuomo originally signed the New York HERO Act into law, he indicated he expected the Legislature to make changes before the effective date to address concerns from the business community. On June 11, 2021, he approved the anticipated NY HERO Act amendments. While still creating new employee rights and employer obligations, the amendments …
On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance for employers considering a mandatory employee vaccination requirement. The short answer? Your company probably can insist that most employees get vaccinated. But there may be limits and related compliance risks. You Can Require On-Site Employees to Get the Shot The new …
On May 26, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated attorney Gwynne Wilcox to fill an open seat on the National Labor Relations Board. Wilcox is currently a partner with Levy Ratner, a New York City law firm. If confirmed, Wilcox would become the second Democrat on the five-member Board. Current NLRB Composition President Biden inherited an …
