Jeffrey S Klein

April 06, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In this edition of their Employment Law column, Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas provide historical context for President Biden's Executive Order 13985 by way of background information on former President Trump's now-revoked order governing federal contractors' diversity, equity and inclusion policies and trainings. They present an overview of Biden's order and offer suggestions for employers to consider in aligning with E.O. 13985 and in continuously improving DEI goals and programs.

By Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas

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February 02, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In their Employment Law column, Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas review the recent discharge protections for New York City's fast food workers and offer some practical considerations New York City fast food employers should undertake in light of these protections.

By Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas

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December 01, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In this edition of their Employment Law column, Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas discuss where the NLRB's Division of Advice has drawn the line between unilateral actions employers may take pursuant to their collective bargaining agreements or to address exigent circumstances and actions which employers cannot take without first bargaining with the union.

By Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas

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October 06, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In their Employment Law column, Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas discuss the analysis of choice-of-law provisions in two recent circuit court decisions and consider the lessons these cases hold for employers seeking to craft enforceable restrictive covenants.

By Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas

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August 04, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In their Employment Law column, Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas offer perspective on issues for employers to consider regarding whether a drug-free workplace policy contravenes any laws permitting marijuana use.

By Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas

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June 02, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Reopening during a continuing pandemic undoubtedly will be accompanied by many employment-related challenges to businesses. In confronting these challenges, employers should institute plans whose touchstones are safety and efficiency in the workplace. This month's Employment Law column, Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas address a number of key topics employers will confront as employees return to work.

By Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas

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April 14, 2020 | New York Law Journal

This article highlights some of the different considerations for employers under WARN where there exists greater than normal uncertainty about the future work environment.

By Gary D. Friedman, Jeffrey S. Klein, Nicholas J. Pappas and Justin M. DiGennaro

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December 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In their Employment Law column, Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas review California's judicial shift to Dynamex's more restrictive ABC test; review AB5 and its expansion of the ABC test to cases arising under the state's Unemployment Insurance and Labor Codes; and offer some practical considerations for employers with operations in California, in light of the changing landscape for worker classification, as well as look at some legislative initiatives in New York and New Jersey prompted by the recent activities in California.

By Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas

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October 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In their Employment Law column, Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas analyze the case law addressing the lawful and unlawful use of legal drugs, and suggest how employers can effectively address employees' use of opioids.

By Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas

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August 06, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In their Employment Law column, Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas review the federal tax legislation concerning the deductibility of settlement payments for sexual harassment claims and the varied legislative approaches that several states have taken to the issue of non-disclosure provisions in settlement agreements. They offer a number of practical considerations for employers in light of the current legal landscape.

By Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas

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