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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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 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.
REMINDER—New York City ‘Workers’ Bill of Rights’ Notice Requirements Take Effect on July 1, 2024
Employers in New York City must begin distributing a new, city-created “Workers’ Bill of Rights” poster to employees and new hires on July 1, 2024.
New York City Bans Contractual Provisions Shortening Period of Time to File Complaints or Civil Actions Relating to Discrimination, Harassment or Violence
Effective May 11, 2024, New York City now prohibits employers from entering into any type of agreement that shortens the statutory period by which an employee may file an administrative claim or complaint, or civil action, relating to unlawful discriminatory practices, harassment or violence under the New York City Human
Noncompete News: Will New York City’s Noncompete Ban Beat the FTC Final Rule to the Punch?
Executive Summary: As we recently reported, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its long-awaited final rule on April 23, 2024, banning virtually all noncompetition agreements between employers and workers. Lawsuits challenging the final rule were filed almost simultaneously, leaving many employers in limbo. In the first lawsuit challenging the FTC final rule, U.S. District Court Judge Ada Brown has indicated she may rule as early as July 3, 2024 on that plaintiff’s motion for a stay of the rule’s effective date and a preliminary injunction prohibiting enforcement of the rule. See Ryan, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission (N.D. Tex. May 7, 2024). Given the legal challenges to the FTC’s rule, employers should know New York City’s recent proposed challenge to using noncompete agreements, Bill 140, is more onerous to employers than the FTC rule.
New York City Releases New Required ‘Workers’ Bill of Rights’ Poster
New York City has published an anticipated new required workplace poster on the city-created “Workers’ Bill of Rights” that is meant to inform employees of their rights at work.
New York City to Consider Its Own Ban on Employer Noncompete Agreements Following Governor’s Veto
New York City lawmakers are considering a measure that would make the city the latest jurisdiction to ban noncompete agreements between employers and their employees, after Governor Kathy Hochul in December 2023 vetoed a statewide ban passed by lawmakers.
New York City Creates a Private Right of Action for Alleged Violations of the Earned Sick and Safe Time Act
On January 20, 2024, New York City enacted a law that will create a private right of action allowing employees to file lawsuits in court alleging violations of the city’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) within two years of learning of an alleged violation.
New York City Council Passes Bill that Would Create a Private Right of Action under the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act
On December 20, 2023, the New York City Council passed a bill (Proposed Int. No. 563-A) that would create a private right of action to seek damages and other relief for violations of New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA).
New York City Passes Bill Requiring Employers to Provide an “Employee Bill of Rights” to All Employees Regardless of Immigration Status
On December 3, 2023, the New York City Council passed a bill requiring the Department of Consumer and Worker Production (DCWP), in coordination with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), the New York City Commission on Human Rights, and community and labor organizations selected by the commissioner of
New York City Law Against Body-Size Discrimination: What the Residential Real Estate Industry Needs to Know
New York City’s legislation amending the New York City Human Rights Law, Local Law 61 of 2023, prohibits discrimination based on a person’s height or weight in employment, housing, and public accommodations. The new law took effect Nov. 26, 2023.
New York City’s Final Rules on Safe and Sick Time Become Effective
On September 15, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) issued a final rule (Final Rule) on the city’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA).
The Final Rule provides some clarification on various compliance issues such as coverage, required notice of usage, supporting documentation
New York City’s Amended Rules for Earned Safe and Sick Time Act Set to Take Effect on October 15, 2023
On September 15, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection adopted new amended rules related to New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act. The amended rules take effect on October 15, 2023.