In a move few saw coming, President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that his Secretary of Labor nominee is Republican Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon. Chavez-DeRemer is a politician with a track record of siding with both labor and business interests. Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination has sparked significant attention due to her co-sponsorship of the Protecting the Right …
On October 23, 2024, a new pet leave bill was introduced before the New York City Council. The bill proposes to amend NYC’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) to allow employees to use paid sick time for the care of pets. Below is a summary of the proposal and insights on what employers …
On October 17, 2024, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “Employee Leave in New York”. 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: FMLA and Paid Family Leave Workers’ Compensation & Disability Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation …
