|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
State Employment Law Articles
Report Link Who's Got Your Number? N.Y. Employers Must Now Secure SSNs and Take Steps to Prevent Identity Theft.Littler Mendelson, P.C. - February 27, 2009 Reports of identity theft — one of the nation's fastest growing financial crimes — continue to make headline news. Articles like "Worker Charged in Hospital File Thefts"1 and "Employment Records Prove Ripe Source for Identity Theft,"2 and "Liability for Employee Identity Theft is Growing,"3 reflect that employers are not immune from exposure to this crime. In fact, one of the primary sources of identity fraud is theft of employer records, according to a 2002 report by credit information provider TransUnion. Additionally, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), approximately 90% of business-record identity thefts involve stealing payroll or employment records. The remaining 10% of such thefts involve customer lists. The consequences are significant: Nearly 10 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2008, up 22% from 2007, according to one study. Report Link New Law Protecting Employee Personal Identifying Information in Effect in New York State Vedder Price - January 22, 2009 New York Labor Law amendments regarding employer use and dissemination of employees’ personal
identifying information took effect January 3, 2009. Employers are now prohibited from: Report Link New York Employee Personal Information Law in Effect January 3.Ogletree Deakins - January 20, 2009 On January 3, 2009, recent amendments to the New York Labor Law took effect that prohibit employers from using and disseminating certain personal information concerning its employees. Report Link New York Consumer Protection Board Provides Guidance for Protecting Personal Information.Jackson Lewis LLP - November 10, 2008 The New York Consumer Protection Board (CPB), the State’s top consumer watchdog, has published a privacy guide for businesses, How to Handle Personal Identifiable Information and Limit the Prospects of Identity Theft. The Guide is intended to help New York businesses better understand the importance of protecting customer and employee personal information and to address the growing problem of data breach and identity theft. Report Link New York Adds New Personal Information Protections and Responsibilities.Jackson Lewis LLP - July 14, 2008 In an effort to protect New York residents from the fraudulent use of their personal information, on July 8, 2008, New York Governor David A. Paterson signed into law a number of measures that strengthen New York State’s identity theft laws. The new laws, to take effect on January 4, 2009, create additional responsibilities for employers in how they handle personal information. Some key provisions of the new identity theft laws are summarized below. Report Link Important Reminder for New York Employers: Focus on Employee Privacy and Data Security.Jackson Lewis LLP - February 14, 2008 Identity theft has become one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Breaches of personal information have affected hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of individuals. Instances of stolen laptops and PDAs, unauthorized entries into electronic databases and similar attacks on personal information are frequent and the victimized often are the subject of media attention. To combat identity theft, many state legislatures have been enacting legislation focused on privacy and data security of personal information. The New York legislature has been in the forefront in this effort. The scope of state legislation impacts all New York businesses in their capacity as employers, among others. The privacy and data security laws enacted in New York in the past few years prescribe the manner in which New York business must handle personal information, including employee information. We summarize three (3) enactments that all New York employers should know and comply with. Report Link N.Y. Appeals Court Okays Punitive Damages For Unintentional Data Breaches.Jackson Lewis LLP - October 31, 2007 A New York State court decision upholding a jury award of significant punitive damages for a privacy breach signals to all employers -- and especially health care employers -- that deal with personal information of the urgent need to establish data handling protocols and to train employees and administrative staff, as well as professionals, on these protocols. Report Link New York Law Protects Confidentiality of Social Security Numbers.Ford & Harrison LLP - August 23, 2007 New York employers may soon find themselves subject to harsh penalties if they use their employees’ Social Security numbers, or even part of these numbers, as employee identification numbers or for other record keeping purposes. Report Link New York AG announces first settlement under NY's Information Security Breach and Notification Law.Jackson Lewis LLP - May 04, 2007 Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has announced the first settlement under New York's Information Security Breach and Notification Law (NY Breach Notification Law) dealing with the prompt notification requirement. The case involved a Chicago-based claims management company which did not provide the required breach notice, including notice to approximately 540,000 New York consumers, for seven weeks. Report Link New York State Enacts More Legislation to Protect Privacy of Social Security Numbers.Jackson Lewis LLP - October 05, 2006 Three laws signed by Governor Pataki on September 26, 2006 join the roster of state statutes protecting the privacy of Social Security numbers for New York residents. The most recent enactments, which include the "Consumer Communication Records Privacy Act," follow at least four related laws passed in 2005 and 2006: (i) "New York Information Security Breach Act"; (ii) "Disposal of Personal Records Law"; (iii) "Security Freeze Law"; (iv) "Anti-Phishing Act." Report Link New York Law Now Requires Specific Procedures for Disposing of Personal Employee Information.Jackson Lewis LLP - June 15, 2006 New York has joined a growing list of states that require employers to use specific procedures to purge employee records of personal identifying information, such as social security numbers. The "Disposal of Personal Records Law" was signed by Governor George Pataki on June 9 and is intended to assist consumers to protect themselves from the growing threat of identity theft.
|
Employment Law Seminars
2010 Ushers In Many Important Changes to Workplace Laws
Columbia
November 20, 2009 Fisher & PhillipsANNUAL EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATESacramento
December 1, 2009 Shaw ValenzaMonthly Webinar: Preventing Workplace Harassment (California and National)Webinar
December 1, 2009 LittlerCalifornia Legally Required Sexual Harassment Training: It's Never Too Late to ComplySan Francisco
December 1, 2009 Fisher & PhillipsThe Constangy Management Training Center "Employment Law 201"Tampa
December 2, 2009 ConstangyCalifornia Legally Required Sexual Harassment Training: It's Never Too Late to ComplyOntario
December 2, 2009 Fisher & PhillipsAudio Conference: Employee Caregivers Dealing With DementiaAudio Conference
December 2, 2009 Young ConawayClients, Adversaries and Witnesses: The Ethics of Communication in a Fast-Paced Legal World Web CastWebinar
December 4, 2009 Ford & HarrisonTaking Executive Compensation Hostage; What To DoWebinar
December 8, 2009 Baker HostetlerPREVENTING HARASSMENT AND OTHER EEO ISSUES AT WORK: IT’S ALL ABOUT RESPECT (AB 1825 COMPLIANCE)Sacramento
December 9, 2009 Shaw Valenza |
|
| ||
|
Terms of Use
|
Privacy
|
Advertising
|
About
|
Contact
|
For Law Firms
|
Partners
Copyright © 2009 elinfonet.com, llc.
The use of this site, and the terms and conditions for our providing information, is governed by our Terms of Use, including the disclaimers contained therein. By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Use and that you accept and will be bound by the terms thereof.
This site is designed for lawyers concentrating in employment law and human resource professionals who specialize in employee relations. As more fully set forth in the terms of use, the information provided on or through this site is for general information purposes; it is not a determination of your legal rights, nor your responsibilities under the law. None of the information contained on this site is, or should be construed as, legal advice. The information should not be relied upon for legal advice. We are not engaged in the practice of law and no attorney-client relationship is being created. Any information communicated to any lawyer via this site does not have the confidentiality protection of the attorney/client privilege. If you are seeking legal advice, find a qualified lawyer in your area. If you need help finding a lawyer, call your local, county or state bar association. All logos and trademarks on this site are property of their respective owners. | ||
Federal Article Feeds