Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), issued a Proposed Rule that, if finalized, would broadly prohibit U.S. employers from using non-compete agreements. While many states have previously enacted legislation prohibiting or limiting non-compete agreements to some degree, the Proposed Rule is notable for its national scope and severe limitations.
Read MoreAs New York employers are aware, the New York Labor Law requires that employers display posters issued by the New York Department of Labor in a conspicuous place on each floor of the workplace. Required posters cover topics including, among others, minimum wage, protections against discrimination, and workers’ compensation benefits. Various Federal agencies also require that posters describing employee rights under Federal law be posted in the workplace. Effective December 16, 2022, employers must now also provide required workplace posters electronically, by posting them on the employer’s website or emailing them to employees.
Read MoreLast week, New York Governor Hochul signed a law requiring employers with 4 or more employees to include the following any time the employer advertises a job, promotion, or transfer opportunity: the compensation or a range of compensation for such job, promotion, or transfer opportunity, as well as the job description for the role, if such description exists.
Read MoreEarlier 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.
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