Posts by Jason S. Greenfield

Texas Federal Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Noncompete Ban

August 21, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield, Tom H. Luetkemeyer

On August 20, 2024, Judge Ada Brown of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas set aside and barred the nationwide implementation and enforcement of the FTC’s Final Noncompete Rule. More ›

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Second Circuit Dismisses Remote Employee's Discrimination Claim Brought Under New York State Human Rights Law

August 1, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

On March 20, 2024, the Second Circuit dismissed a remote employee's discrimination claim brought under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL). The Court held that the employee's discrimination did not meet the "impact test" because the impact was only incidentally felt in New York. More ›

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| Email | Print | Topics: Gender Discrimination, Labor and Employment, New York, New York City Human Rights Law, New York Legislation, New York State Human Rights Law, Remote Working, Second Circuit Court of Appeals, Sex Discrimination, Workplace Discrimination

What Does New York City's Expanded Anti-Discrimination Protection Mean for Employers?

July 9, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

On May 11, 2024, a new law went into effect, amending New York City Administrative Code §§ 8-109 and 8-502. The law prohibits provisions in agreements that shorten the timeframe an employee has to file a claim for unlawful discriminatory practices, harassment, or violence under the New York City Human Rights Law ("NYCHRL"). More ›

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New York State 2024-2025 Budget Impact on Employers

May 17, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

On April 20, 2024, New York legislators approved the New York State 2024-2025 Budget. The Budget included three amendments to New York Labor Law affecting all New York employers. More ›

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Implications for New York Employers: Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Protections Examined by Second Circuit

May 3, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

On March 1, 2024, the Second Circuit affirmed the judgment of the Southern District of New York in Brian La Belle v. Barclays Capital Inc, No. 23-448 (2d Cir. 2024). More ›

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New York Expands Anti-Discrimination Laws for Nonresident Job Seekers

April 4, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

On March 14, 2024, the New York Court of Appeals held that nonresident prospective employees who seek employment opportunities in New York State or New York City and are denied due to discriminatory conduct are eligible to assert claims under the New York State Human Rights Law ("NYSHRL") and New York City Human Rights Law ("NYCHRL"). More ›

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What New York's "Freelance Isn't Free Act" Means for Employers

February 26, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

On November 22, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” into law. The Act, which is similar to the New York City law containing the same name, is designed to provide protections for freelance workers (i.e., independent contractors). The Act will go into effect on May 20, 2024, and will apply to work contracts entered into on or after that date. More ›

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New York City Enacts a Workers' Bill of Rights Notice and Posting Requirement

January 29, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

Starting July 1, 2024, New York City employers will be required to distribute a Workers' Bill of Rights to all their current employees and new hires on or before their first day of work. More ›

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| Email | Print | Topics: Employee, Employee Handbook, Employee Information, Employer, Employer Policies, Employer Policy, Employment, New York, New York City, New York Labor Law, Worker Classification

New York Expands Employer Obligations to Provide Employees with Notice of Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

January 9, 2024 by Jason S. Greenfield

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law, effective on November 11, 2023, amending Section 590 of the New York Labor Law. More ›

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New York Extends Statute of Limitations For Discrimination Claims Under NYSHRL and Expands Restrictions on Settlement Agreements Involving Claims of Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation

December 12, 2023 by Jason S. Greenfield

New York State recently enacted two new employment law bills. The first law extends the statute of limitations for claims of discriminatory practices under the New York State Human Rights Law. The second law expands restrictions on non-disclosure provisions in settlement agreements for claims of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. More ›

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| Email | Print | Topics: Anti-Discrimination Policy, Disability Discrimination, Disclosure, New York, New York City Human Rights Law, New York Labor Law, New York State Human Rights Law, Statute of Limitations

Texas Federal Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Noncompete Ban

Second Circuit Dismisses Remote Employee's Discrimination Claim Brought Under New York State Human Rights Law

What Does New York City's Expanded Anti-Discrimination Protection Mean for Employers?

New York State 2024-2025 Budget Impact on Employers

Implications for New York Employers: Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Protections Examined by Second Circuit

New York Expands Anti-Discrimination Laws for Nonresident Job Seekers

What New York's "Freelance Isn't Free Act" Means for Employers

New York City Enacts a Workers' Bill of Rights Notice and Posting Requirement

New York Expands Employer Obligations to Provide Employees with Notice of Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

New York Extends Statute of Limitations For Discrimination Claims Under NYSHRL and Expands Restrictions on Settlement Agreements Involving Claims of Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation

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