The National Labor Relations Board Expands Definition Of Union Solicitation
On May 29, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) issued a decision in Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, […]
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Issues Guidance on Returning to Work
On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued guidance to assist […]
State Of New York Extends Protection For Healthcare Whistleblowers
On June 17, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law S.8397-A, which amends Section 741 of the New […]
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues Guidance on Antibody Testing in the Workplace
On June 17, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its guidance on disability-related inquiries and medical exams. […]
The Supreme Court of the United States Makes Historic Ruling Prohibiting Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States (“Supreme Court”) issued a 6-3 decision providing that Title […]
National Labor Relations Board Limits Jurisdiction Over Religious Educational Institutions
On June 10, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “the Board”) ruled that it would no longer exercise […]
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Makes Substantial Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program’s Provisions
On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (“PPPFA”) in an attempt to […]
New York’s New Budget Reduces Voting Leave Time
On April 3, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the State’s FY 2021 Education, Labor, Housing and Family Assistance […]
Suffolk County Enacts “Ban The Box” Law
On April 27, 2020, Suffolk County in New York enacted a “Ban the Box” Law (the “Law”), Local Law No. […]
New York State Department of Health and New York State Department of Labor Guidance on Use of COVID-19 Sick Leave For Health Care Employers
On March 18, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, New York State enacted an emergency COVID-19 leave law, providing […]
Worker’s Compensation During COVID-19 Crisis
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, employers can expect employee lawsuits based on exposure to the disease within the […]
CDC Released Guidance on Re-opening During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On May 14, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released a modified version of its previously withheld […]
New Jersey Announces Plan for Restoring Economy and Lifting Stay-At-Home Restrictions
On April 27, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced guidance on lifting the stay-at-home restrictions he implemented on March […]
New York’s OPWDD Interim COVID-19 Guidance Regarding Modifications to Care Planning Activities, Community and Day Habilitation and Prevocational Services
On March 7, 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency in New York due to the COVID-10 […]
U.S. Department of Education Issues New Rules Governing Campus Sexual Assault
On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, the United States Department of Education announced significant changes to the rules governing complaints of […]
