On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would prevent employers from imposing noncompete clauses on their workers, prohibiting them from joining a competitor. The move follows an executive order President Biden signed in 2021 targeting anticompetitive practices by big businesses.
“Noncompetes...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that JDBK Enterprises has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit. The company is a New Jersey-based limited partnership that owns and operates numerous McDonald’s franchises in the state.
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The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will take effect in June 2023. The new law, included as an amendment to the omnibus spending bill signed late last year, requires employers to grant reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers similar to those required for disabled employees.
While employers in New York...
Many people spend their days at work, and jokes are a way to have a few laughs, connect with coworkers and reduce stress. But inappropriate sexual jokes can create a hostile work environment. If you have been subjected to offensive jokes in your workplace, talk to an experienced sexual harassment lawyer....
Gift-giving at work is common during the holidays. While this is a nice way to acknowledge employees and coworkers, unwanted gifts can create a hostile work environment. If you receive gifts of a sexual or romantic nature from your boss or a coworker, you may have a valid sexual harassment claim.
Sexual harassment in the workplace comes in many forms. Because of the growing use of electronic communications – emails, text messaging, and video chats – in contemporary workplaces, visual sexual harassment is becoming increasingly common. Contact an experienced employment lawyer if you have experienced any form of harassment in your workplace.
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive problem even though remote work is now a permanent feature of many businesses in New York. The use of videoconferencing and other online technologies increases the potential for sexual harassment in the virtual workplace. Let’s take a look at sexual harassment in virtual work...
The year is coming to a close and 2023 will be here before too long, so employers in New York must be mindful of new employment laws that have recently taken effect or become effective in the new year. At Lipsky Lowe, LLP, we are committed to helping employers and employees...
The Bank of New York Mellon, Corp. (BNY Mellon) entered a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to resolve allegations of systemic discrimination against female, Black, and Hispanic workers at the bank’s Jersey City location.
The Labor Department has oversight of BNY Mellon in its capacity as...
The tech sector recently saw large-scale layoffs and other industries are sure to follow, as a recession may be looming. While layoffs are often deemed to be reductions in force, wrongful termination may be the real situation. Let’s look at wrongful termination during a recession and what an experienced employment lawyer...
