A February 21, 2023, decision by the National Labor Relations Board found it unlawful for employers to include some routine provisions in severance agreements. NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memorandum dated March 22, 2023, elaborating on her broad interpretation of the ruling. Consequently, employers may now face federal labor law claims if they … Read more
On January 2, 2018, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his plan to “Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace”. Cuomo’s agenda includes a multi-faceted approach that would affect both governmental and private employers. It includes at least five measures to address workplace sexual harassment in New York. Introducing these initiatives, Governor Cuomo stated: “2017 brought … Read more