by Stephen Hans | Nov 10, 2021 | NYC Delivery Workers
Employers with Delivery Workers Should Take Note At the end of September, the New York City Council passed bills that would benefit delivery workers in the city. During the pandemic, many delivery workers helped NYC restaurants stay afloat. They were essential...
by Stephen Hans | Nov 3, 2021 | Employment Discrimination
How does the change affect employers? Changes in private settlements for employment discrimination recently took another turn in New York State. The New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) announced it will no longer discontinue complaints after private...
by Stephen Hans | Oct 26, 2021 | Sexual Harassment
What not to do in a sexual harassment lawsuit In September 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the gaming company Activision Blizzard. The lawsuit alleged violations of sexual harassment, pregnancy...
by Stephen Hans | Oct 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Employees contesting the vaccine mandate based on religion and disability A religious and disability discrimination lawsuit against United Airlines has currently fallen under the jurisdiction of a Texas federal court. Six employees brought a class action lawsuit...
by Stephen Hans | Oct 12, 2021 | NYC Tenant Data Privacy Act
Dealing with Tenants’ Privacy Rights The NYC Council passed the Tenant Data Privacy Act at the end of June 2021. What does this mean for landlords? Smart access in modern buildings The new tenant data privacy law applies to buildings that use smart access technology...