On June 7, 2023, the New York Senate passed a bill that would ban on non-compete agreements with individuals in New York. Later in June, 2023, the New York State Assembly passed a companion bill and sent it to Governor Hochul’s desk, where it awaits her signature and...
In today’s post-pandemic world, employee leave is an issue at the forefront for large and small businesses alike. Whether an employee is on continuous or intermittent leave to care for themselves or a family member, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and...
In May of 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York’s FY 2024 budget, including investments in sustainable buildings, affordability, and clean energy development. This represents an extensive climate package and makes transformative investments in clean energy. ...
On May 23, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith. This case marked the Court’s second recent decision regarding the Copyright Act and helps clarify the current state of play regarding the fair...
All employers have a vested interest in maintaining workplaces free from substance abuse and can use their employment policies to achieve this. Often, these policies invoke state or federal laws. However, only a fraction of U.S. employers are actually required to...
