The Bottom Line Illinois recently passed Public Act 102-0358 (the Act), which addresses the enforceability of non-compete and employee and customer non-solicit agreements entered into on or after January 1, 2022. While the Act codifies certain pre-existing case law regarding the Continue Reading
California Expands Restrictions on Employers’ Use of Non-Disclosure Provisions
The Bottom Line California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law SB-331, which imposes restrictions on the non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions that employers can include in agreements with employees. While California law already included restrictions on such Continue Reading
New Requirements for NYC Employers as Omicron Spreads
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
OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Rules for Large Employers are Paused by Legal Challenges
The Bottom Line The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a new emergency temporary standard (the ETS) regarding COVID-19 on November 5, 2021. This Alert discusses the requirements of the ETS and some of the legal challenges that have led Continue Reading
Amendments Expanding NYC’S “Ban-the-Box” Law Take Effect on July 29
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
NY DOL Issues Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Standard and Model Plan
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
New York HERO Act Establishes Additional COVID-19 Workplace Safety Requirements
Update The Act has been amended to extend the deadlines described below. The NYDOL now has until July 5, 2021 to issue industry-specific airborne infectious disease prevention standards. Once these standards are issued, employers will have 30 days to adopt a disease prevention plan in accordance Continue Reading
Additional Tax Credits to Employers Who Extend FFCRA Benefits Through September 2021
The Bottom Line The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, included a voluntary extension of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The extension allows eligible employers to continue to receive tax credits for Continue Reading
New York Legislation Provides Employees with Paid Leave for COVID-19 Vaccinations
Update Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation described in this Alert on March 12, 2021. The Bottom Line New York’s Legislature recently passed a bill, which, if signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, would temporarily amend the New York Labor Law to require New York employers Continue Reading
New CA Law Expands Requirements for Providing Family and Medical Leave
The Bottom Line In the latest expansion of California’s family and medical leave law, effective January 1, 2021, employers with five or more employees will be required to provide unpaid family and medical leave to qualifying employees. The new law, SB 1383, also allows employees to take Continue Reading