Workplace Safety Committee Rules

The New York HERO Act included provisions enabling workers to form workplace safety committees at their jobs. Those provisions had a November 1, 2021 effective date, and the NYS Department of Labor had promised additional guidance by then. Finally, on December 22, 2021, the DOL issued proposed workplace safety committee rules. Where does this leave … Read more

On November 16, 2021, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “What Does OSHA’s COVID-19 ETS Mean for New York Employers?”. 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: Covered Employers & Employees Policy & Notice Requirements Testing … Read more

2021 Fall New York Employment Law Update

On October 26, 2021, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “Fall 2021 New York Employment Law 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: Minimum Wage Increases Employee Marijuana FAQs Workplace Safety Committees Vaccine Mandates and … Read more