On October 19, 2022, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new employee rights poster that updates and replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster. The EEOC asserts that the new posting makes it easier for employers to understand their legal responsibilities and for workers to understand their legal rights. Covered … Read more
On July 10, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation extending New York’s Equal Pay Act. Before, the law only prohibited pay disparity between men and women. Now it will apply to a broad array of personal characteristics, including age, race, sexual orientation, and others. In addition, the standard for proving pay discrimination will be lower. … Read more