As an employer, it’s crucial to understand the legal obligations and best practices for accommodating employees with disabilities. On July 26, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new technical assistance document specifically addressing visual disabilities in the workplace. While the EEOC focuses on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state or … Read more
On March 29, 2022, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “New York Employment Discrimination 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: Legislative Developments Agency Procedures Trends & Statistics Requirements & Precautions and much more! New … Read more
New whistleblower protections for New York employees took effect on January 26, 2022. The statutory amendments included a requirement that employers post notices informing their employees of the legal protections. The New York Department of Labor issued a model whistleblower notice for this purpose on February 14, 2022. Employers should now have this notice posted “conspicuously … Read more