Throughout the past year the state of New York has had a number of employment law changes. In continuing this trend, here is a list of updates for the beginning…
Read More
Effective January 1, 2020, New Jersey employers may no longer screen applicants based on wage, salary, or benefits history. Employers are now prohibited from requiring an applicant to disclose past…
Illinois has recently enacted several pieces of legislation that have brought sweeping changes to employment law that affects Illinois employers. Amendments to Illinois Equal Pay Act (IEPA) Under recent amendments…
There are many employment laws that govern the workplace, but arguably the most significant is the anti-discrimination law that falls under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. …
Managing unemployment claims and the associated costs is a concern for many employers. Understanding how the unemployment program and claims process operates can make the difference in obtaining a positive…
CONFUSING LEGAL STATUS Employers are accustomed to navigating conflicting local, state, and federal laws. These laws affect where and how they do business. Other laws, like those regulating marijuana, also…
Election day is around the corner. Unfortunately, the increasingly politically divisive climate is spurring conflict in every aspect of our daily lives, including the workplace. There are many myths about…
Have you heard the news? The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) plans to develop a new rule setting a higher salary level for exempt employees. If this feels like the…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits private employers with 15 or more employees, State and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions from discriminating against “qualified individuals with disabilities”…
We are well into a sweltering summer. Our childhood days free of bed times and routine are a distant memory. You may recall your youthful summers lying out by the…
