Private-sector employers will have to follow safety procedures designed to slow the spread of diseases such as COVID-19, and employees will have a role in enforcing the rules, under a new state law.
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NY weighs making sexual harassment a crime; would be nation’s first
Sexual harassment is prohibited under state and federal law, but it’s not a crime. Two bills in Albany would change that by creating the nation’s first sexual harassment crime, punishable by jail time rather than fines or firing allowed under civil law.
Advice on contagious (or litigious) workers in the post-COVID workplace
It took a pandemic to convince employees not to show up to work when sick – one of the few welcome changes brought on by COVID-19, experts said Tuesday.
What businesses need to know about workplace posting compliance for remote workers
Just because many employees are working remotely since the pandemic doesn’t mean employers are off the hook in complying with federal worksite posting requirements.
Spike in workplace class-action lawsuits seen during the pandemic, report shows
The pandemic has produced a record number of workplace-related class-action rulings, according to a new report from a national law firm.
Updated EEOC guidance ‘reminding everyone of what they should be doing anyhow,’ expert says
As employees return to the office after the coronavirus shutdown, navigating new workplace norms can be tricky and costly for employers making assumptions about their staff’s needs.
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