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Employment Law for the Holidays

Employment Law for the Holidays (Webinar Recap)

On November 26, 2019, Julie Bastian and I presented a complimentary webinar called “Employment Law for the Holidays”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, we’re happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience.

In the webinar, we discuss:

  • Parties without Problems
  • Religious Issues
  • Time, Attendance, and Bonuses
  • Weather-related Concerns

Everyone wants to enjoy the winter holiday season. Businesses often try to help the holiday spirit by holding parties for employees, but these sometimes backfire. Religion and weather issues can also create tricky compliance situations at year-end.

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Why You Should Watch “Employment Law for the Holidays”

The holidays are no time to create additional issues in the workplace. But there are various factors that can create additional risks at this time of year.

Holiday parties (with or without alcohol) are meant to improve morale and celebrate success. But sometimes they cause problems.

Religious issues can arise at any time of year, but the winter holiday season can highlight differences between employees in this regard.

And, whether it’s the weather or other factors, the holidays sometimes involve thorny attendance and compensation questions.

This webinar identifies some of these concerns, hopefully before you run into them. It also offers information that might help you better “Deck the Halls with HR Compliance” during the holiday season!

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NY Sexual Harassment Training Update Webinar

NY Sexual Harassment Training Update (Webinar Recap)

On August 21, 2019, I presented a complimentary webinar called “NY Sexual Harassment Training 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:

  • Brand New Requirements Effective Now!
  • Review of Annual Training Process
  • Elements of Training
  • Meeting the October 9th Deadline
  • Preparing for Your Next Training

Since last year, New York employers should have known they would have to train all employees on sexual harassment prevention by October 9, 2019. Many have already done so. But a large number still have not. This webinar reminds employers of that obligation. It also highlights brand new requirements in effect now for all future training sessions.

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Why You Should Watch “NY Sexual Harassment Training Update”

All New York employers must provide annual sexual harassment training to all employees. The State has created model training materials, but employers are free to create their own training programs. The training must cover certain subjects, such as definition and examples of sexual harassment and a complaint procedure.

As of August 12, 2019, employers must now provide a copy of their sexual harassment policy and information presented in the training to all employees at each training session. And, some employees must receive these materials in their primary language.

This webinar will recap the sexual harassment training requirement and fill you in on the latest developments.

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NY Employment Discrimination Amendments

NY Employment Discrimination Amendments (Webinar Recap)

On July 16, 2019, I presented a complimentary webinar called “New York Employment Discrimination Amendments”. 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:

  • Expanded Coverage
  • Relaxed Standards of Proof
  • Additional Penalties
  • New Policy/Training Requirements
  • Prohibition of Confidentiality Provisions
  • Salary History Ban
  • and More!

The New York Legislature recently passed sweeping revisions to the New York State Human Rights Law. Once fully enacted by Governor Cuomo, these amendments will significantly expand the coverage of the state’s employment discrimination laws. They will both make it easier for workers to prevail in claims against employers and add new remedies. These changes will collectively increase the cost of claims for employers.

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Why You Should Watch “NY Employment Discrimination Amendments”

The New York Human Rights Law currently applies to employers with 4 or more employees (and all employers with respect to sexual harassment). Under the new amendments, this coverage will expand to all New York employers of any size. It will also extend protection from workplace harassment to non-employees, such as independent contractors and vendors.

Not only will more employers and workers be subject to the laws, but the likelihood of liability under the laws will also increase. Where before employees had to prove “severe or pervasive” conduct to win a harassment claim, now they will just have to demonstrate that the unwelcome conduct related to a protected category and was more than a “petty slight or trivial inconvenience.”

In this webinar, we also discuss changes to the New York sexual harassment policy and training requirements. Plus employers will now be prohibited from asking job candidates about their salary or wage history. And pay equity laws are also expanding in material ways to increase liability against employers.

This webinar will get you up to speed on these developments so that your business can stay ahead of the curve in preventing harassment and discrimination claims.

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