Second Circuit Ruling Opens the Federal Courthouse to Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claims
The debate over whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects against sexual orientation discrimination took another turn on February 26, 2018. The United States…
Proposed ADA Amendment Gives Employers Time to Respond
Let’s say a company hires a wheelchair-bound employee. The building is equipped with a ramp to the front door and an elevator. However, there is no handicap-accessible bathroom…
“Call-In” Pay Rules Likely to Change for Many Employers in New York State
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has proposed new regulations regarding “call-in” pay. The proposed regulations would cover employers in New York State,…
New York’s On-call Employees to Receive an Economic Boost Through New Call-in Pay Regulation
A proposed change to New York State’s labor laws would put extra money into the pockets of some on-call workers, but it may come at a cost. Governor Andrew Cuomo and the…
Don’t ask: Salary history inquiries are on the way out
New York City employers must prepare to give up a longtime staple of hiring A time-honored tradition in recruitment and hiring will change this fall in New York City. Starting…