By Andrew Lieb | December 13, 2024
Andrew Lieb discusses how New York State’s expansion of workers' compensation benefits, (effective 1/1/25), to cover claims for mental injury premises upon extraordinary work-related stress will impact an employee's workplace discrimination claim.
By Mark Pinkert and Jason Torchinsky | December 6, 2024
The second Trump Administration has a unique opportunity to combat antisemitism by taking a multifaceted, whole-of-government approach.
By Samuel Estreicher and Samuel Ball | December 6, 2024
The authors write "We propose a new model for law firm pro bono, provisionally called “Storefront Pro Bono,” to help mitigate the access to civil justice gap in New York through modest pro-bono commitments from the city’s law firms and other law organizations (law firms). The essence of the proposal is to encourage law firms to commit fifty hours of pro bono work for each of their lawyers (as already recommended by the ABA), whether litigators or transaction lawyers, to provide direct legal services dealing with the issues presented by individuals/families who do not qualify for publicly funded legal aid and cannot afford private counsel."
By David E. Schwartz and Emily D. Safko | December 5, 2024
On March 3, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (EFAA) into law. The EFAA amends the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to prohibit employers from enforcing mandatory arbitration provisions that relate to a “sexual assault dispute” or a “sexual harassment dispute.”
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By Katharine Fogarty and Gabrielle Talvacchia | November 8, 2024
In the wake of the landmark decision, employers across the country have been dealing with an uptick of litigation targeting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Brittany Atkinson and Robert J. Baker | November 8, 2024
Employers must tread carefully to avoid allegations of retaliation or wrongful termination, which can easily lead to additional legal challenges. Understanding the interplay between workers' compensation laws and employment law is critical.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Karen E. Toth | November 8, 2024
While seasoned employment attorneys are experienced in drafting various legal documents, navigating the specific requirements of Section 409A can be challenging and the consequences of noncompliance can be severe. This article provides a helpful refresher to ensure you're drafting your documents with the intricacies of 409A requirements in mind.
By Jimmy Hoover | November 5, 2024
As they typically do on Election Day, the justices went about their business Tuesday by hearing oral arguments.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Louis J. Cannon Jr., Cassandra L. Horton and John G. Calender | November 4, 2024
While the NLRB governs union-management relations and concerted conduct in the workplace, NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo has indicated it is her belief that many noncompetes violate federal labor laws regardless of whether the workforce is unionized. How did the NLRB get here and what are the takeaways for employers?
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Brett Good | November 4, 2024
This article provides a high-level review of the major considerations for advising clients undergoing a repricing, offering insights and strategies for legal professionals navigating this complex landscape.
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