Client Advisories

In the labor relations context, in particular, practical advice shaped by legal understanding is more critical to a client's success than a narrow focus on the law alone.

We issue advisories to our clients on important changes and developments in the field; our more recent advisories appear below

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Notice Requirements, March 31, 2020

New York State Issues Guidance Concerning the State-Mandated COVID-19 Sick Leave, March 27, 2020 - by John P. Keil

Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency FMLA, March 26, 2020 - by John P. Keil

COVID-19 Prompts Federal & New York State Legislation Implementing Paid Sick Time & Emergency Family and Medical Leave, March 20, 2020 - by John P. Keil

Governor Cuomo Mandates 100% Of Non-Essential Business’ Work Force To Stay At Home, March 20, 2020

NLRB Issues New Rule on the Joint Employer Test, February 26, 2020 - by Daniel J. LaRose

Employers May Cease Deducting Union Dues When CBA Expires, December 17, 2019

New York Employees Entitled to up to Three Hours of Paid Time Off to Vote, October 21, 2019 - by Amanda M. Baker

New York State Expands Protections for Domestic Violence Victims, September 5, 2019 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

New York State Strengthens Equal Pay, Sexual Harassment Laws, June 28, 2019 - by Daniel J. LaRose

New York City to Limit Prehire Marijuana Testing in May 2020, June 17, 2019 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

U.S. Supreme Court: Lack of EEOC Filing Not Absolute Bar to Title VII Claims, June 12, 2019 - by Daniel J. LaRose

Supreme Court Rings in the New Year with Two Arbitration Decisions, February 8, 2019 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

New York State Proposes New Predictable Scheduling Regulations for Most Employers, December 20, 2018 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

New York City to Require Lactation Rooms and Policies, November 26, 2018 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

New York State Revised Sexual Harassment Policy, Complaint Form, and Training Released, October 2, 2018 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

New York State Issues Model Harassment Training, August 29, 2018 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Class and Collective Action Waivers in Workplace Arbitration Agreements, May 29, 2018 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

NEW YORK CITY LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE, May 4, 2018 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

New York State and City Adopt Sexual Harassment Legislation, April 27, 2018

NLRB Reverses Course on Employee Handbooks, Joint Employers, and More, December 22, 2017 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

New York State Planning to Expand Call-In Pay Requirements for Most Employers, December 20, 2017 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

NEW YORK LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE, October 26, 2017 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

New York City to Impose Retail Worker Scheduling Restrictions, September 15, 2017 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

New York Finalizes Paid Family Leave Regulations, September 5, 2017 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

New York State Appeals Court Finds Employee Class Action Waivers Unenforceable, August 8, 2017 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

New York City Commission on Human Rights Adopts Rules Implementing the Fair Chance Act; Proposes Rules Implementing the Stop Credit Discrimination in Employment Act, August 7, 2017 - by Amanda M. Baker

Medical Marijuana Usage May Require Accommodations, July 19, 2017 - by Tonianne Florentino

Update: New York City Freelancer Rules to Take Effect July 24, July 14, 2017 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

New York City Prohibits Inquiries Into Salary History, April 17, 2017 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

Court Blocks Department of Labor Overtime Rules; Local Requirements Still Have Effect, November 23, 2016 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

New York City to Enact Significant Protections for Freelancers, November 17, 2016 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

EEOC Revises Proposal to Collect Pay Data from Employers, July 29, 2016 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

Salary Minimum for Overtime Exemption to More than Double in December 2016, May 26, 2016 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

New York State to Mandate Paid Family Leave, Increase Minimum Wage, April 26, 2016 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

Caregivers Now Have Protected Status Under New York City Human Rights Law, January 21, 2016 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

Employees of Federal Contractors Entitled to Paid Sick Leave, October 23, 2015 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

NLRB Finds Obligation to Recognize Union Based On Purchaser’s Compliance with NYC Worker Retention Law, October 16, 2015 - by Philip F. Repash

NLRB Vastly Expands Joint-Employer Doctrine, September 2, 2015 - by Philip F. Repash

Department of Labor Issues New Guidance on Classifying Independent Contractors, July 31, 2015 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

Notable End-of-Term Supreme Court Cases, July 20, 2015 - by Philip F. Repash, Kristina T. Grimshaw and Amanda M. Baker

New Test in Second Circuit for Intern v Employment Relationship, July 17, 2015 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

Salary Minimum for Overtime Pay Exemption to More than Double Under New DOL Rule, July 2, 2015 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

New York City Bans the Box, June 30, 2015 - by Amanda M. Baker

New York State Assembly Passes Pay Equity Legislation, May 13, 2015 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

New York City Commission on Human Rights to Conduct Employment Discrimination Investigations Using Undercover “Testers”, May 12, 2015 - by Amanda M. Baker

New York City Passes Law Banning Use of Credit History in Employment Decisions, May 8, 2015 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

NLRB General Counsel Offers Guidance On Employer Policies, March 31, 2015 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

U.S. Supreme Court Establishes New Framework for Pregnancy Accommodation Cases, March 27, 2015 - by John P. Keil

New York City Enacts Affordable Transit Act, January 8, 2015 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

Annual Wage Notice No Longer Required for New York Employers, January 2, 2015 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

2015 Employer Update, December 30, 2014 - by John P. Keil

NLRB Gives Employees the Right to Use Company Email for Protected Non-Work Purposes, December 19, 2014 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

New York Employers Must Grant Leave to Volunteer Emergency Responders, December 18, 2014 - by John P. Keil

New York Annual Wage Notice Requirement Remains Effective for 2015, December 17, 2014 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

Minimize Risks Associated with Employer Sponsored Holiday Parties, December 10, 2014 - by Laura C. Monaco

NLRB Expands Specialty Healthcare Micro-Units Into Retail Sector, August 14, 2014 - by Philip F. Repash

Executive Order Expands Federal Contractor Disclosure Obligations, August 11, 2014 - by Philip F. Repash

NYC DCA Adopts Final Rules Regarding Earned Sick Time Act, August 1, 2014 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

Federal Contractors Facing New Obligations, July 18, 2014 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

Amendments to NY Wage and Hour Law, July 15, 2014 - by Nicholas R. Bauer

New York Legalizes Medical Marijuana, July 9, 2014 - by Laura C. Monaco

Non-Profit Revitalization Act of 2013, July 1, 2014 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

Supreme Court Rules President Obama’s NLRB Recess Appointments Unconstitutional, June 26, 2014 - by John P. Keil

Internship Programs--Legal Developments, June 6, 2014 - by Philip F. Repash

Separation Agreements, June 6, 2014 - by Laura C. Monaco

The NLRB Re-Issues Its Controversial Proposed, April 9, 2014 - by Philip F. Repash

US v Quality Stores, Inc, April 3, 2014 - by Laura C. Monaco

Department of Consumer Affairs Issues Sample Sick Time Notice, March 21, 2014 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

NYC Council Expands Earned Sick Time Act, February 27, 2014 - by Philip F. Repash

Exec Order Raising Min Wage for Federal Contractor Employees, February 21, 2014 - by Laura C. Monaco

NY Employment Law Update (2013-2014), February 13, 2014 - by Philip F. Repash

NYC Law Granting Sick Leave, June 6, 2013 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

NYC Law Prohibiting Unemployment Discrimination, March 21, 2013 - by Kristina T. Grimshaw

FMLA Regulations Effective March 8 2013, February 26, 2013 - by Farah Mollo

Modifications to FCRA Forms, December 3, 2012 - by Farah Mollo

New NLRB Guidance Regarding At-Will Employment Policies, November 20, 2012 - by Farah Mollo

Election Day Reminder - Voting Leave Requirements, October 22, 2012

Labor Law 193 Amendments, September 14, 2012 - by Adam Harris

NLRB Challenges At-Will Disclaimers and Confidentiality Protocols, August 23, 2012 - by John P. Keil

Recent Notable Decisions in Employment Laws, June 5, 2012 - by Adam Harris

EEOC Guidance Issued - Criminal Records, May 4, 2012

NLRA Posting Requirement Delayed by Injunction, April 24, 2012 - by Adam Harris

Extension of NLRA Posting Implementation, October 5, 2011 - by Farah Mollo

New Workplace Posting NLRA Rights, August 30, 2011 - by Farah Mollo

Update - NYSWTPA Notification Templates, April 5, 2011 - by Tonianne Florentino

Reminder and Update - The New York State Wage Theft Prevention Act, April 4, 2011 - by Tonianne Florentino

Wage and Hour Compliance Alert, January 11, 2011 - by Tonianne Florentino

Considerations for Employers During the Holiday Season, December 9, 2010 - by Farah Mollo

Employment of Domestic Workers, September 9, 2010 - by Adam Harris

New Legislation Affecting Our Clients with Offices in Massachusetts, August 27, 2010

Whistleblower Protections Afforded by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, May 19, 2010 - by Rebecca G. Fischer

Labor Law 193 Deductions from Wages, May 12, 2010 - by Adam Harris

New York WARN Act Amendments, April 14, 2010 - by Adam Harris

Federal Law - Right to Express Breast Milk in the Workplace, April 13, 2010 - by Rebecca G. Fischer

HIRE Act, April 8, 2010 - by Farah Mollo

Labor Law 195 Guidlines, March 9, 2010 - by Adam Harris

Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010, January 15, 2010 - by Rebecca G. Fischer

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, December 9, 2009 - by John P. Keil

Employers May Devise Their Own Acknowledgement Forms, December 3, 2009 - by Adam Harris

Recent Developments FMLA Amendments and New EEOC Poster, November 16, 2009 - by Farah Mollo

Minimize Risks Associated With Employer-Sponsored Holiday Parties, November 3, 2009 - by Farah Mollo

New York Labor Law Amendments Take Effect, November 2, 2009 - by Adam Harris

Liability for Acts of Independent Contractors, October 7, 2009 - by Farah Mollo

Amendments to New York Labor Law and New York Human Right, September 2, 2009 - by Adam Harris

NYC Human Rights Law Developments, August 13, 2009 - by Farah Mollo

U S Supreme Court Clarifies Title VIIs Anti-Retaliation Provisions, March 4, 2009 - by Adam Harris

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Provisions, February 27, 2009 - by Tonianne Florentino

I-9 Form and E-Verify, February 26, 2009 - by John P. Keil

Additional Social Security Number Restrictions, February 13, 2009 - by Farah Mollo

Executive Orders Impacting Federal Contractors, February 5, 2009 - by Farah Mollo

New York Amends Criminal Conviction Records Laws, February 2, 2009 - by Tonianne Florentino

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, January 30, 2009 - by Tonianne Florentino