On November 4, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation to ensure hotel safety that will mandate a comprehensive licensing system for hotels to operate in New York City, implement several consumer safety protections, and require hotels to maintain continuous front-desk coverage, directly employ certain “core” employees, and
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New York State Department of Financial Services Releases Guidance on Combating Cybersecurity Risks Associated With AI
On October 16, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) released guidance highlighting the cybersecurity risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and how covered entities regulated by NYDFS can mitigate those risks.
Who Let the Dogs Out? New York City’s Potential New Pet Leave
New York City employees may soon be entitled to take sick leave to care for their pets if a newly introduced bill is passed by the city council.
Lassie Looking Peaked? NYC “Pawrents” May Soon be Entitled to Paid Leave for Pet Care
In recognition of the important role that pets play in people’s lives, on October 23, 2024, the New York City Council introduced a bill that would amend the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to provide pet-owning employees the ability to use their paid sick leave to care for their animals.
New York State Cybersecurity Regulations Take Effect on November 1, 2024
Financial institutions, insurance companies, and other businesses regulated by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) may need to take additional steps to comply with certain NYDFS cybersecurity regulations scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2024.
New York City Construction Contractor Group Calls for Mental Health Reforms for Industry
A leading New York City contractor association is spearheading an effort to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness in the construction industry and seek legislative reform.
How Courts Have Analyzed Discrimination Claims after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri: What New York Employers Need to Know
In April, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, lowering the standard that federal courts had applied for decades on discriminatory transfer claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Among other things, a discrimination claim requires a certain level of disadvantage to the employee to survive: the employee must suffer an “adverse employment action.” For a transfer, federal courts have long held that it must result in a “significant” or “material” disadvantage to constitute an adverse employment action. This changed in Muldrow, where the Supreme Court held transferees need only show “some harm.”
New York Freedom of Information Law Amendment Mandates New Policy
What Responsibilities Do Employers Have Under New York State’s Retail Worker Safety Act?
New York Enacts Law Requiring Retail Employers to Implement Workplace Violence Prevention Training and Policies and Provide Panic Buttons
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill on September 4, 2024 that requires retail employers to develop and implement workplace violence prevention training and policies, among other measures. The law becomes effective 180 days after her signature, or March 3, 2025.
New York’s Retail Workplace Violence Prevention Bill Signed Into Law by Governor Hochul
The Spotlight Shines Even Brighter: New York Attorney General Publishes Guidance On Businesses’ Use Of Website Tracking Technologies
Organizations across the spectrum rely heavily on website tracking technologies to understand user behavior, enhance customer experience, and drive growth. The convenience and insights these technologies offer come with a caveat, however: They can land your organization in hot water if not managed in careful compliance with fast-evolving law.
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New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act Will Take Effect on August 28, 2024
Under New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA), effective August 28, 2024, companies hiring freelancers (1099s/independent contractors) will be required to comply with the law’s contract, payment, recordkeeping, and anti-discrimination requirements. Given its broad scope and applicability, individuals and businesses that contract with freelancers should familiarize with the FIFA, and
Freelance Isn’t Free: A Contract Ingredient for New York’s Restaurants
New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act, which requires that a business provide any freelance worker with a written contract if the freelance work is worth at least $800, inclusive of multiple projects over a 120-days period, will go into effect August 28, 2024.