The following tips provide a snapshot of important activity in labor and employment law.

2024

• March Tip of the Month: Employees May Now Sue Employers for Alleged Violations of the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Leave Law
• February Tip of the Month: SEC Targets Whistleblower Restrictions in Employment-Related Agreements
• January Tip of the Month: DOL Reinstates 'Economic Realities Test' for Independent Contractor Analysis

2023

• December Tip of the Month: New York Limits the Scope of Enforceable Employee Invention Assignment Agreements
• November Tip of the Month: New York Minimum Wage Set To Increase in 2024
• October Tip of the Month: Employers Must Consider Generative AI Policies
• September Tip of the Month: New York Bans Employers From Requiring Disclosure of Personal Social Media Login Credentials
• August Tip of the Month: NLRB Decision Modifies Independent Contractor Analysis
• July Tip of the Month: Supreme Court DEI Decisions Raise Questions for Employers
• June Tip of the Month: New York State Legislature Passes Bill Banning Noncompete Agreements
• May Tip of the Month: NYC Council Adds Height and Weight as Protected Characteristics Under Human Rights Law
• April Tip of the Month: New York City Publishes Final Rule Regarding Use of AI Tools in Employment Decision-Making
• March Tip of the Month: New York Amends Forthcoming Pay Transparency  Law
• February Tip of the Month: NLRB Ruling Affects Nondisparagement and Confidentiality Provisions

2022

• November Tip of the Month: NLRB Proposes New “Joint Employer” Legal Standard
• October Tip of the Month: DOL Proposes New Rule on Independent Contractor Status
• September Tip of the Month: Employers With California Employees Must Ensure CalSavers Retirement Program Compliance
• August Tip of the Month: New York City Steps Up Enforcement of Worker Protection Laws
• July Tip of the Month: New York State’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act
• June Tip of the Month: Potential Changes to New York State Job Posting Requirements
• May Tip of the Month: Legislation Limiting Employers’ Use of Restrictive Covenants
• April Tip of the Month: New York City to Restrict Use of AI in Employment-Related Decisions
• February Tip of the Month: New York City Enacts Pay Transparency Law
• January Tip of the Month: New York Mandates Electronic Monitoring Notice

2021

• December Tip of the Month: New York City Announces Vaccine Mandate for All Private Sector New York City Employers
• November Tip of the Month: New York Whistleblower Statute
• October Tip of the Month: Proposed Vaccine Mandate ETS
• September Tip of the Month: COVID-19 Regulatory Landscape