The Bottom Line Before January 1, 2020, employers should evaluate the impact of the 2019 Final Rule by identifying exempt administrative, executive and professional employees who earn less than $35,568 per year, as well as employees who earn less than $107,432 per year and are categorized as Continue Reading
New York Manual Workers Who Are Not Paid Weekly Can Bring an Action for Damages
The Bottom Line New York employers should review and assess their pay practices in light of the recent interpretation of New York Labor Law’s frequency of pay requirements. Violation of the frequency of pay requirements may result in significantly monetary liability for liquidated damages, Continue Reading
EEOC Requires Employers to Collect and Submit Pay Data by September 30, 2019
Update The EEOC announced in September 2019 that it will not be collecting Component 2 data (i.e., pay and hours data) for the EEO-1 report after 2019, citing the administrative and financial burden on employers in complying with the requirement. The EEOC will continue its annual collection of Continue Reading
2018 National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo | 50 Legal Tips in 50 Minute, Bonus LAW Roundtable 1 and 9th Annual Cornell University Executive Summit
Gregg A. Gilman, Davis+Gilbert Labor + Employment Co-Chair, will speak at four sessions during the 2018 National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, taking place in Las Vegas, NV on March 5-7. Session Overviews Mr. Gilman will speak during the session titled "50 Legal Tips in 50 Minutes." Continue Reading
Labor + Employment Seminar | New York Paid Family Leave and Remote Work Arrangements
The New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law (PFL) will go into effect on January 1, 2018, with important new provisions for employers to address to ensure compliance. This seminar will provide guidance to employers as they navigate the specifics of the PFL, including: Employee Continue Reading
Davis+Gilbert Labor+Employment Breakfast Seminar | Pressing Employer Issues in the Workplace
Pay equality issues have recently garnered a great deal of attention. Legislatures are introducing and passing laws to address pay inequality, and plaintiffs’ lawyers are seeking to bring lawsuits against employers. At the same time, legislatures across the country are seeking to pass laws regarding Continue Reading
Welch Consulting & Davis+Gilbert Breakfast Seminar | Pay Equity: A Practical Guide
Welch Consulting and Davis+Gilbert will host a joint breakfast seminar titled, "Pay Equity: A Practical Guide" to be held at the firm’s office in New York on June 6. David Fisher, Labor + Employment counsel, will speak alongside Jora B. Stixrud, Ph.D., Senior Economist, Welch Continue Reading
Crystal & Company Seminars | Exploring Health Care Reform, Voluntary Employee Benefits & Employment Law
Alan Hahn, Davis+Gilbert Benefits + Compensation co-chair, and Gregg Brochin, Davis+Gilbert Labor + Employment partner, will speak during a Crystal & Company seminar titled “Exploring Health Care Reform & Voluntary Employee Benefits” to be held at the Harmonie Club in New York on June Continue Reading
Crystal & Company Webinar | Hot Topics in Labor & Benefits Law Affecting Employers in 2017 and Beyond
Alan Hahn, Davis+Gilbert Benefits + Compensation co-chair, and Gregg Brochin, Davis+Gilbert Labor + Employment partner, will speak during a Crystal & Company webinar titled "Hot Topics in Labor & Benefits Law Affecting Employers in 2017 and Beyond" taking place at 2:00 p.m. EST on May Continue Reading
11th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo | Exploring Image Standards Through a Modern Lens and Arbitration after the ‘Epic’ Decision
Jason E. Pruzansky, Davis+Gilbert Labor + Employment Practice Group partner, will present two sessions at the 11th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo taking place in Las Vegas, NV. Mr. Pruzansky's sessions are as follows: "Exploring Image Standards Through a Modern Lens" Continue Reading