August 20, 2019

New Sexual Harassment Protections Become Law

Senator Alessandra Biaggi’s 2019 bill addressing workplace harassment has been signed by Governor Cuomo, and is now the law. Read our Firm’s explanation of the new protections here.

NYS Legislative Working Group Proposes New Sexual Harassment Agenda

March 20, 2020
Sexual Harassment
The Sexual Harassment Working Group in Albany has proposed legislation that focuses on addressing nondisclosure laws, expanding the protections for legislative employees, and developing trauma-centered statutes of limitations policies.

NYS Announces Plan For New Sick Leave and Paid Leave in Response to COVID-19

March 18, 2020
Leave
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced legislation on March 17, 2020, creating emergency job protections and paid sick leave for workers affected by COVID-19.

What Employers and Employees Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

March 17, 2020
Leave
What employers and employees need to know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, including expansions to the Federal Family Medical Leave Act and provisions for paid sick leave.

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