The Bottom Line The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have continued their commitment to protecting kids’ and teens’ digital privacy. In 2019, Google and YouTube paid what was then a record fine to the FTC and the New York Attorney General for violating Continue Reading
New York Adopts Legislation to Protect Kids’ Privacy
The Bottom Line The New York State Legislature has passed two significant laws designed to protect children’s and teen’s privacy: the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act and the Child Data Protection Act. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on June 20th, the laws will Continue Reading
New York State Employment Law Updates
The Bottom Line Recently enacted legislation in New York State has resulted in a number of developments impacting employers and employees. Effective June 19, 2024, New York employers will be required to provide nursing employees with 30-minute paid lactation breaks. Beginning January 1, 2025, Continue Reading
NYC Employers’ Fast-Approaching Deadline Under Workers’ Bill of Rights Law
The Bottom Line By July 1, 2024, all New York City employers must (i) post in an easily visible place and (ii) individually distribute to each employee a “Know Your Rights at Work” poster created by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). As required by the Workers’ Bill of Continue Reading
New York State Provides New Protections to Independent Contractors
The Bottom Line Independent contractors in New York State will soon have expanded protections under the New York Labor Law. On May 20, 2024, the Freelance Isn't Free Act takes effect and imposes new requirements for written agreements with most independent contractors in the State. The Act Continue Reading
Are Your Aspirations Attainable? New York Attorney General Challenges “Net Zero” Claims
The Bottom Line 63% of Americans are influenced by a corporation’s environmental reputation when making purchasing decisions – and 48% of Americans “have either chosen one product over another or stopped purchasing a product based on the environmental record” of the product’s Continue Reading
New York Expands Scope of Negligent Supervision and Retention Claims Against Employers
The Bottom Line Prospective customers (not just existing customers) may pursue claims against New York employers arising from an employee's misconduct under the doctrine of negligent supervision and retention. But the facts must still show that the employer owed a duty to the prospective customer 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
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
New York Gets Tough on Virtual Currency
Going forward, it looks like crypto companies that make it in New York will be able to make it anywhere. All over, at the state and federal level and internationally, turmoil in the crypto industry is leading to increased scrutiny. In New York, home of the comprehensive (some would say onerous) Continue Reading