New York Breastfeeding Law: Paid Lactation Breaks Explained for Employers
New York State has amended its labor law to accommodate breastfeeding mothers in the workplace. As of last month, employers are required to provide paid breastfeeding breaks. This update to Section 206-c of the New York Labor Law creates significant changes to workplace breastfeeding policies and numerous considerations for compliance. Changes to New York Breastfeeding Law for the Workplace...Read More
Implications of DOJ’s Whistleblower Pilot Program
The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division recently launched a Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals (the “DOJ Whistleblower Pilot Program“). This program encourages individuals with knowledge of federal corporate or financial misconduct to assist federal agencies without fear of prosecution. For U.S. financial institutions, navigating this new...Read More
NY Employment Law Trends: Nonresident Discrimination
The New York Court of Appeals recently broadened the scope of state anti-discrimination laws. The March 2024 decision in Nafeesa Syeed v. Bloomberg L.P. determined that non-resident job applicants can now pursue claims under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) and the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) if they allege discrimination during the hiring process. Background: The...Read More
New York LLC Transparency Act vs. Federal Corporate Transparency Act: A Guide for New York LLCs
The recently enacted New York LLC Transparency Act (NY LLCTA) was amended by Gov. Hochul at last month. It is based on the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and as such, bears significant similarities. However, the two acts are nonetheless distinct and have different scopes and timeframes. Here is a look at NY LLCTA, how it compares with CTA, and how businesses can remain compliant...Read More
How Healthcare Providers Can Prepare for DOJ’s Focus on Accessible Medical Equipment and Practices
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently proposed significant changes to how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies within the healthcare industry. The notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), made under Title II of the ADA, focuses on ensuring accessible medical diagnostic equipment and other accessibility practices for patients with disabilities. While the NPRM is focused on...Read More
Employer Obligations Under NYC’s Workers’ Bill of Rights Policy
As of July 1, 2024, a new regulation will require New York City employers to prominently display and provide a copy of a Workers’ Bill of Rights to both current and new employees. NYC’s Workers’ Bill of Rights is being developed by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, in collaboration with various governmental agencies, community groups, and labor organizations. This...Read More
A Look at New York’s Proposed Cybersecurity Regulation of Hospitals
New York has become the first state to propose comprehensive cybersecurity regulations aimed at enhancing patient safety and addressing cybersecurity concerns in all hospitals operating within the state. This initiative, introduced in November of last year, is part of New York’s ongoing commitment to issuing industry-specific cyber regulations, building on the precedent set for financial...Read More
DEA and HHS Again Extend Telehealth Controlled Substances Flexibilities
In a significant development for healthcare providers and patients alike, the rule permitting the telehealth prescription of controlled substances for new patient-provider relationships has been extended through the end of 2024. This marks the second extension to the rule implemented in 2020 by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...Read More
New York’s Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate Repealed
On October 4, New York’s COVID-19 healthcare worker vaccine mandate was formally repealed by the New York State Department of Health. The decision ends a more than two-year long COVID-19 policy and marks another tangible sign that New York has exited the public-health-crisis phase of the pandemic. Health care providers will no longer be required to track the vaccination statuses of their...Read More
New York State’s Captive Audience Law Explained
Within a day of its arrival on her desk, Governor Hochul enacted New York’s “Captive Audience Law” (S4982/A6604), amending Section 201-D of the NYS Labor Law. The main purpose of this law is to prevent employers from taking punitive actions against non-managerial employees who do not attend company-sponsored meetings intended to convey the employer’s stance on religious or...Read More
How Employers Can Comply with NLRB’s Stericycle Inc. Decision
Last month, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made a significant announcement that will have far-reaching implications for workplace policies in both unionized and non-unionized settings. Stericycle Inc., as the decision is known, represents a departure from the 2017 Boeing Company decision, which employed a balancing test to evaluate employer workplace rules and handbook provisions....Read More