IMPORTANT GUIDANCE ON NY’S MANDATORY SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING
Earlier this year, New York passed a law requiring all employers to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training to employees as well as comply with other requirements. Although the Department of Labor published guidance for employers on what the training must include, there is still confusion about several key points: Training deadline. The training deadline was […]
2019 EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES: WHAT EVERY BUSINESS MUST KNOW
The new year brings new changes to employment laws enacted by the legislatures in New York State, New York City and Long Island. The more employers know about their obligations, the less risk of liability they face. The following is a summary of the new rules: New York State Paid Leave Changes This law went […]
EMPLOYMENT LAW MISTAKES THAT CAN COST YOUR BUSINESS
Employers are subject to a wide array of federal, state and local laws, all of which carry stiff penalties and potential liability for noncompliance. It can be especially hard for small and mid-size businesses to keep up. Common mistakes that can get employers into trouble include: Not keeping up to date on employment law changes. […]
BIG CHANGES FOR NEW YORK STATE EMPLOYERS WITH NEW ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT REQUIREMENTS
The New York State legislature, in concert with Governor Cuomo, has recently agreed to new measures that radically change employer requirements relative to sexual harassment policies, training and the resolution of sexual harassment claims. Employers need to be aware of these new measures, as they will affect all New York State employers, and the penalties […]