New York Legislature Requires Employers to Provide Maternal Benefits
Lawmakers Mandate Paid Lactation Breaks, As Well as Paid Prenatal Leave.
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Ruling Clarifies Employer’s Obligations under New Federal Law
read moreNLRB Finds Apple in Violation of Federal Law
National Labor Relations Board Rules that Apple Wrongfully Interfered with Union Activity
The National Labor Relations Board has sided with Apple employees in a complaint lodged against the tech giant alleging wrongful interference with protected collective bargaining rights.
read moreNew York Law Prohibits Access to Employee Social Media Accounts
New York Labor Law Amended to Ban Employers from Compelling Disclosure of Access Credentials
Following the lead of a number of other states that have put limits on employer access to applicant and employee social media activity, legislators have amended the New York Labor Law to prevent certain actions by employers regarding both job applicants and employees. The changes, which went into effect on March 12, 2024, apply to any employer who falls under the purview of the New York Labor Law, with limited exceptions, including fire and police departments, the department of corrections and community supervision agencies. The amendments apply specifically to social media accounts, which the act defines as “account(s) or profile(s) on an electronic medium where users may create, share, and view user-generated content.”
read moreNew York Extends Length of Time to File Unlawful Discrimination Claim
Workers Now Have Three Years to Seek Redress after Workplace Discrimination
In any legal matter, when you look to the courts for a remedy, you must comply with the statute of limitations, which identifies the length of time within which you must file your complaint with the court. If you fail to take action within that prescribed period, the chances are strong that you’ll be prohibited from any type of recovery. There are compelling reasons for this rule:
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