On November 22, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act.” She had previously vetoed the same legislation in 2022. The new law will affect most independent contractor relationships, at least requiring written contracts. The New York Freelance Isn’t Free Act was originally scheduled to apply to contracts entered into on …
As of March 12, 2024, New York state law protects employees from having their employers access their social media. The protections of employee social media accounts are not absolute. There are parameters and exceptions. Employers should familiarize themselves with the new restrictions. Personal Employee Social Media Accounts The law protects employees’ “personal accounts”. This term …
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its reporting rules for businesses in high-hazard industries. The new OSHA high-hazard industry regulations took effect January 1, 2024, with an annual reporting deadline of March 2. New Rule The updated regulations require certain employers to submit more comprehensive injury and illness data to OSHA. This …
