Spring 2021 Employment Law Update

Spring 2021 Employment Law Update (Webinar Recap)

On April 15, 2021, I presented a complimentary “Spring 2021 Employment Law Update” webinar. 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: Vaccination Issues Federal Labor Law Transitions New York Marijuana Legalization Employment Litigation Trends and More! …

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NLRB Aggressive Enforcement Policy

Acting NLRB GC Announces Aggressive Enforcement Policy

In a memorandum dated March 31, 2021, the Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, Peter Sung Ohr, proclaimed that the agency would enforce a key federal labor law more ardently than had his predecessor. The subject of the memo itself is telling: “Effectuation of the National Labor Relations Act Through Vigorous Enforcement …

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New York Law Protects Employee Marijuana Use

New York Law Protects Employee Marijuana Use

On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the “Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act” into law. This action immediately decriminalizes many instances of adult possession and use of cannabis products, including marijuana, statewide. It will eventually lead to the legal sale of marijuana through licensed dispensaries. Among the immediate impacts, now New York …

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