On May 29, 2024, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “2024 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: FTC Non-Compete Rule FLSA Overtime Rule New York Labor Law Amendments NYS Freelance … Read more
New York continues to set trends in expanding employee rights. The state’s 2024-25 budget legislation includes two amendments that grant paid time off for certain employee pregnancy-related conditions. Employees may now take paid breaks to express breastmilk and paid leave for prenatal care. The details of these new entitlements are described below. Employer Coverage These … Read more
As of June 7, 2023, New York Labor Law amendments require employers to make additional accommodations for nursing mothers. All New York employers must now adopt the “Policy on the Rights of Employees to Express Breast Milk in the Workplace” that was drafted by the New York State Department of Labor. Unlike other “model” policies … Read more