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HR Alert: Beware Antisemitism in the Workplace
A recent report from the Anti-Defamation League, published in March of 2023, found that antisemitic incidents increased 36% in 2022. Not only is this a harrowing statistic, it also serves as disappointing confirmation that…
HR Alert: There’s a New FMLA Poster
The United States Department of Labor, the DOL, has released an updated version of the Family and Medical Leave Act poster. The new poster boasts a new color scheme and layout. There are no new changes in the contents of…
HR Alert: Offensive Workplace Behavior under the National Labor Relations Act
If you’re a private employer with unionized employees, the past few years may have felt tumultuous. Whether you keep a watchful eye on changes in labor law or it all feels like a blur, a recent decision by the Nation…
HR Alert: The Hazy History of the Term Marijuana
Cannabis, weed, marijuana, ganja, dope, or pot. All these vastly different words invoke the same image of a fragranced green flower bud. To the blind eye, they’re interchangeable. But there’s one that poses …
HR ALERT: New Requirements for NY Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies
The New York Department of Labor (DOL) made some big changes this week when it updated its model sexual harassment policy. What does this mean? Well, sexual harassment policies at companies across the State now must be upd…
HR Alert: New Veterans’ Benefits Poster in NYS
If your business is located in New York and you employ more than 50 employees, you’ll want to make sure you’re compliant with a change to NY Labor Law section 201-H. The law became effective January 1, 2023. If your …
HR Alert: Paid Family Leave Law Expanded in 2023
New York employees have benefited from the State’s Paid Family Leave law (PFL) for a few years now. As of January 1, 2023, the law expanded again, this time to add siblings in NY Workers’ Compensation Law secti…
HR Alert: NLRB Rules on Non-Disparagement Provisions
Last month, we reported on the Federal Trade Commission’s proposal to ban non-compete clauses in employment agreements. On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that companies can’t require emp…
HR Alert: Get Your Timing Right
Most lawyers are aware that New York has a pay frequency statute for workers in various industries. But does everyone know this? For entrepreneurs and those new to human resources, watch out for Labor Law section 191 which…
HR Alert: Paying Employees After Their Departure
Whether it’s amicable or not, after an employee leaves, there can be questions that arise. These questions can be particularly sensitive when they’re centered around the payment of wages or compensation. New Yo…