In a December 16, 2019 decision, the National Labor Relations Board reverted to a legal principle that had stood for over 50 years. In 2015, the NLRB ruled that employers could no longer discontinue a union dues checkoff after a collective bargaining agreement had expired. Now a 3-1 Board majority restores the long-established standard from …
In January 2019, the New York Legislature passed a bill banning employment discrimination based on reproductive health decisions. The bill passed with bipartisan, though not unanimous, support. Governor Cuomo signed the bill into law on November 8, 2019, and it took effect immediately. Rationale for the New Law In December 2018, the New York City …
On November 26, 2019, Julie Bastian and I presented a complimentary webinar called “Employment Law for the Holidays”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, we’re happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, we discuss: Parties without Problems Religious Issues Time, Attendance, and Bonuses Weather-related Concerns …
