In September, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package strengthening protections for New York workers. The package covers free speech rights, wage theft, and workers’ compensation benefits.
“This legislation will help to ensure that all New Yorkers receive the benefits and protections that allow them to work with dignity,”...
In a significant development, the New York State legislature recently passed a bill prohibiting non-compete agreements for all workers, regardless of their salary level or job function. When/if Governor Hochul will sign the measure into law remains to be seen, given that the legislative session has ended. Let’s look at the...
In response to the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on non-compete clauses in employment agreements, media outlet CNBC recently released a video that featured comments by Milana Dostanitch, Senior Of Counsel at Lipsky Lowe LLP. Click the link to read more: https://lawfirmnewswire.com/2023/05/milana-dostanitch-featured-in-cnbc-presentation-on-non-competes/
On May 18, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a technical assistance document titled "Assessing Adverse Impact in Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence Used in Employment Selection Procedures Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964."
This follows the Commission’s May 2022
Lipsky Lowe LLP has been recognized as one of the top employment lawyers in New York City for 2023 by Expertise.com, a platform that researches and evaluates local service professionals. Click the link to read more: https://lawfirmnewswire.com/2023/04/lipsky-lowe-named-best-employment-lawyers-in-new-york-city/
On March 13, 2022, the EEOC released its annual performance report for the 2022 fiscal year. The report tracks the results of the commission’s Strategic Plan for the 2018-2022 fiscal years. Let’s take a look at the report and the EEOC’s strategic priorities for 2023.
Highlights of...
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights into law on Feb. 6. The law provides compensation, benefits, and protections for temporary workers, increases transparency, and restricts placement fees paid to temporary staffing agencies. The best way for employers, staffing agencies, and temps to understand the implications of...
While the media focused on the next big thing in artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced its intent to regulate the use of AI systems in employment decisions. To ensure your company’s AI hiring practices don’t run afoul of EEOC requirements, consult an experienced employment law...
Many NYC retail and fast food workers have rights under the New York City Fair Workweek Law. Although the law gives workers in these industries the right to predictable schedules, employers often retaliate against employees who attempt to enforce their rights. By working with an experienced employment retaliation lawyer, you can...
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...
