Category: Advocacy for Businesses

2025 is only weeks away. Businesses operating in New York must prepare for several significant changes to employment laws. These updates affect wages, leave entitlements,

For decades, employers have been required to physically post a number of state and federal notices in their workplace.  In fact, employers were recently required

“No-fault” and similar attendance policies typically assign points or demerits against a worker’s attendance record for absences. When drafted properly, these policies provide exemptions for

In an effort to combat gender and racial wage gaps, both New York City and Westchester have passed similar pay transparency laws, becoming effective in

In the fight against Covid-19, many businesses have begun to mandate vaccinations for their employees. In fact, President Biden has urged employers to do so. 

In August 2021, all private employers with worksites in New York State were required to establish an airborne infectious disease exposure prevention plan in accordance

As discussed in my earlier posts, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO” Act) in May 2021. 

In May, Governor Cuomo signed into law the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (the “HERO Act”). At the time of passage, Governor Cuomo

Earlier this month, Governor Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (the “HERO Act”) into law, amending the New York Labor Law.