8th Circuit Appeal Could Weaken Key Defense in Disability Bias Cases, Employment Lawyers Say
ST. LOUIS, MO (Law.com) — The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit will hear a case this week that could weaken a key defense that employers turn to in…
New York State Dept. of Labor reviewing sudden closure of Crowne Plaza in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, NY (CNY Central) — The sudden closure of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Syracuse left more than 100 people out of work with no warning; the New York State Department of…
The Impact of FTC Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
The days of non-compete agreements are over after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule earlier this month. The agency said it will promote competition and lead…
Legal limbo for NY’s pay frequency law
New York’s pay frequency law requires manual workers get paid weekly, but the implementation of this requirement is the subject of various legal challenges, according to Jared…
New York state law limits employer access to employees’ social media logins
A new law went into effect last week in New York that limits what information employers or prospective employers can ask for when it comes to social media. The law largely governs…
Independent contractors, gig workers could be reclassified under new ruling
A new Department of Labor rule that would reclassify millions of independent contractors is getting some pushback. The move is set to have a major impact on the “gig worker”…
New amendment to NY Labor Law protects rights of employees’ social media
ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A new amendment to the New York Labor Law set to be put in effect March 12 will prohibit employers from requesting or requiring the login credentials of…
New York Court Ruling Holds No Private Right of Action for Pay Frequency Claims
Two recent events may mark the end of the “frequency-of-pay” litigation that has hit New York employers in recent years. First, in a massive victory for New York…
New York Sen. Sean Ryan plans to reintroduce non-compete ban bill
As time was running out for the governor to sign legislation banning non-compete agreements in New York state, the bill’s sponsor felt they had reached a compromise to…
Will NY’s Pay Transparency Law end wage discrimination?
New York State has embarked on a significant legislative journey to address wage disparities with its new Pay Transparency Law. The law requires employers to disclose salary…