Earlier this year, New York City passed a law regulating employers’ use of automated employment decision tools. While the law was scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2023, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection just announced that it will not enforce the law until April 15, 2023.
Read MoreOn December 7, 2022, President Biden signed the Speak Out Act, which limits the enforceability of nondisclosure and nondisparagement clauses in pre-dispute agreements for disputes involving sexual harassment and assault. The law is effective immediately, and may retroactively impact the validity of already existing nondisclosure and nondisparagement agreements.
Read MoreOn October 19, 2022, the EEOC updated its “Know Your Rights” poster, regarding guidance on Federal anti-discrimination laws, worker protections from workplace discrimination, and remedies available to employees who believe they have experienced discrimination. The new poster, which was revised on October 20, 2022, replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster.
Read MoreAs Election Day approaches, employers should revisit their obligations to provide employees with time off from work to vote.
Read MoreAs employers will recall, New York City enacted a law requiring employers to include the minimum and maximum salary in job postings, effective November 1, 2022. Effective November 6, 2022, employers in Westchester County will be subject to a similar requirement.
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