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 … Read more
On January 26, 2023, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “2023 New York Paid Family Leave Update”. 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: Employer & Employee Coverage Contributions & Benefit Rates Qualifying Circumstances Program Updates … Read more
On November 21, 2022, Governor Hochul signed an amendment to the New York Labor Law to enhance employee protections against retaliation. The amendment adds an express prohibition of retaliation for any lawful absences from work. The amendment takes effect on February 19, 2023. New York Labor Law Section 215 Section 215 of the New York … Read more