The Bottom Line The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that changes how potential employers assess whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule, issued January 9, 2024, was published in the Federal Continue Reading
D+G Hosted Event | 2023 Employment & Benefits Update: A New Regulatory World Emerges
The Quick Details Session Overview This year has already brought significant legal developments and HR compliance challenges for companies under both federal and New York State law. Consequences to employers for noncompliance with new requirements can be costly and include private Continue Reading
New York County Lawyers Association | Pay Equity and Pay Transparency in New York and Beyond
Quick Details Date | May 23, 2023, 12:30 PM ET Location | Online Webinar Presenter Session Overview In this CLE session for New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA), Sharon Cohen, Co-Chair NYCLA's Labor and Employment Committee, will present timely updates on current Continue Reading
New York State Expands Lactation Accommodations for Employees
Update The New York DOL has published the state lactation accommodations policy. The Bottom Line Effective June 7, 2023, New York employers should ensure that their lactation rooms meet the law’s new specifications and that nursing mothers receive adequate break time to pump.New York Continue Reading
Danos Group | Supporting Mental Health Practices in the Workplace
Quick Details Date | May 17, 12:00 PM ET Location | Online Presenter Session Overview As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this webinar will feature a panel of senior professionals and leaders in the employment law, financial services and public health arenas. As one of these Continue Reading
Wesleyan Lawyers Association | Navigating Mental Health Accommodations in the Workplace
Quick Details Date | May 9, 6:00 PM ET Location | Hybrid Presenter Session Overview The COVID-19 pandemic accentuated sensitive, critical mental health issues—especially in the workplace. Workers and employers are grappling with shifting return to office policies and protocols while Continue Reading
2023 National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo | 50 Legal Tips in 50 Minutes / Electronic Monitoring and Other Remote Work Challenges
Gregg Gilman, Labor + Employment Partner/Co-Chair, will speak at one session and moderate another during the 2023 National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, taking place in Phoenix, AZ on May 1-3. Gregg's sessions include: Continue Reading
New York State Department of Labor Releases Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training Guidance
The Bottom Line Updates to the NYSDOL model sexual harassment prevention policy and training materials emphasize the importance of considering diversity and recognizing the many different forms of sexual harassment in the workplace, whether in person or remote.New York employers should consult Continue Reading
Davis+Gilbert Webinar | Navigating Mental Health Accommodations in the Workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic accentuated sensitive and important issues involving mental health — especially in the workplace. Workers and employers are grappling with return to office policies and protocols at a time when stress over concerns such as health, safety and childcare are having an Continue Reading
The FTC’s Sweeping Proposal to Ban Non-Competes
The Bottom Line In the three weeks since the proposed rule was released, the FTC has received over 5,600 comments, and many more are expected from interested individuals, companies, industry groups and trade associations.Until the final rule, if any, is implemented, companies should continue to Continue Reading