Governor Hochul Sign Legislation Expanding Worker Protections
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,”...
New York’s Ban On Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers and Employees Need To Know
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...
Milana Dostanitch Featured in CNBC Presentation on Non-Competes
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/
EEOC Issues Guidance on Use of AI Tools in Employment Selection Process
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 Named Best Employment Lawyers in New York City
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/
A Look at the EEOC’s Fiscal Year 2022 Performance Report
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 Enacts Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights
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...
EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan Hones in on AI Hiring Tools
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...
FTC Looks to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
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...
New York Employer Compliance Obligations for 2023
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...