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New York Whistleblower Statute Amended to Significantly Expand Worker Protections

January 10, 2022 by Patrick Quinn

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S4394A on October 28, 2021, significantly expanding protections under New York’s whistleblower statute, New York Labor Law Section 740.  Section 740 previously prohibited New York employers from retaliating against employees who disclosed or Continue Reading

Alert - January 10, 2022

Illinois Takes Steps to Limit Employer Use of Restrictive Covenants

December 15, 2021 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line The Act impacts restrictive covenants entered into on or after January 1, 2022.The Act is sweeping in scope, and alters the landscape for restrictive covenants in Illinois. Employers should carefully review their non-compete and non-solicit agreements to ensure that they Continue Reading

Alert - December 15, 2021

California Expands Restrictions on Employers’ Use of Non-Disclosure Provisions

December 13, 2021 by Catherine Nagle

The Bottom Line Employers should review any form agreements for California employees that contain non-disparagement and/or confidentiality clauses and incorporate the newly required disclosure of rights language under SB-331.Companies that are settling workplace discrimination, harassment and Continue Reading

Alert - December 13, 2021

New Requirements for NYC Employers as Omicron Spreads

December 8, 2021 by Patrick Quinn

Update On December 15, 2021, the New York City Health Commissioner issued a Workplace Vaccination Order explaining the City’s vaccination mandate for private businesses. Additional information on the new requirements can be found on the NYC Health Department website and in FAQs. The Continue Reading

Alert, Demystifying COVID-19 Complexities and Thriving in Uncertain Times, New Workforce Models Come With New Risks - December 8, 2021

Ad Age | How Businesses Can Manage Mandatory Vaccination Policies

September 13, 2021 by Catherine Nagle

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Demystifying COVID-19 Complexities and Thriving in Uncertain Times, Publication - September 13, 2021

Amendments Expanding NYC’S “Ban-the-Box” Law Take Effect on July 29

September 9, 2021 by Patrick Quinn

Update The New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) has issued a Legal Enforcement Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions About New York City’s Employment Protections Based on Criminal History. These publications provide additional guidance to employers on the new Fair Chance Act (FCA) Continue Reading

Alert - September 9, 2021

NY DOL Issues Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Standard and Model Plan

July 8, 2021 by Patrick Quinn

Update On September 6, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York commissioner of health has designated COVID-19 a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health. This designation requires employers to implement their airborne Continue Reading

Alert, Demystifying COVID-19 Complexities and Thriving in Uncertain Times - July 8, 2021

New Caselaw Sheds Light on Enforceability of No-Hire Agreements Between Companies

June 28, 2021 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line Parties entering into no-hire provisions should ensure that the provisions protect legitimate interests of the contracting parties, and that they are narrowly tailored to serve those interests.Parties should be mindful that no-hire provisions may not be enforced where the employees Continue Reading

Alert - June 28, 2021

Washington, D.C. Bans Non-Compete Agreements

May 3, 2021 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line Washington, D.C.’s new law banning non-compete agreements is sweeping in scope. Given the potential liability for violating the Act, employers should become familiar with the Act’s provisions.Employers should review their existing restrictive covenant agreements for Washington, D.C. Continue Reading

Alert - May 3, 2021

Keeping the Faith…less Servant Doctrine Alive

May 3, 2021 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line The faithless servant doctrine has potentially huge advantages for employers, including alleviating the need to prove damages – a requirement for any claim for breach of contract.Disgorgement of past wages allows for monetary relief in circumstances where proving damages may be Continue Reading

Alert - May 3, 2021

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