As Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has become a go-to for seemingly developed answers to general and specific queries, individuals having little interaction with the legal process may turn to the various AI software offerings to get much needed information at no cost. Recently, new ads appeared in the New York City transit system explaining that people […]
On February 26, 2025, the Second Circuit issued a decision determining that employers are not required to honor reasonable accommodations that violate state law. The case, Russo v. Patchogue-Medford Sch. Dist., involves a school psychologist who worked remotely until 2021 when the Patchogue-Medford School District required its staff to return to classroom teaching and implemented […]
On February 24, 2025, the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York (“OAG”) and New York Attorney General (“AG”) Letitia James announced that DoorDash has agreed to pay $16.75 million in backpay following an investigation by the OAG into the company’s pay practices of its delivery drivers, known as “dashers.” From […]
Workplace discrimination and retaliation aren’t always about overt actions like termination or demotion. Sometimes, they manifest in more subtle but equally harmful ways—such as being excluded, ignored, or gradually stripped of responsibilities. If you’ve ever felt like you were being pushed to the sidelines at work, you’re not alone, and you may have legal recourse. […]
With the new year upon us, employees across New York State should be aware of several changes and updates to labor and employment laws that may affect them. Below, we highlight some of the noteworthy changes to city and State law that have already taken place or are yet to come in 2025. Increases to […]
A recent decision by New York’s Appellate Division, First Department, has confirmed that landlords can be held legally responsible for the discriminatory actions of their real estate brokers under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). In an issue of first impression, the First Department found in Newson v Vivaldi Real Estate Ltd. that […]
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the United States Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous opinion that disputes regarding overtime exemption classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) should apply the “preponderance of the evidence” standard, rather than the higher standard of “clear and convincing evidence.” In E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, employees for the […]
On December 11, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a complaint demanding that Netflix’s hit reality television show Love Is Blind reclassify its participants as employees, who are afforded more robust federal and State legal protections and must be paid an hourly wage, including overtime. The complaint also outlines provisions in the show’s […]
On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), which holds contractors responsible for complying with laws prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, released a new guide to aid federal contractors and […]
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, New York City councilmembers Shaun Abreu and Tiffany Cabán introduced a bill, Int. 1089-2024, that would guarantee paid time off to care for pets or service animals. If approved, the bill would take effect 120 days after it becomes law. If enacted, the legislation would make New York City one […]
On November 5, 2024, six states will put more than the next presidential nominee to a vote. Specifically, voters in Alaska, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Nebraska will decide whether to increase their States’ minimum wages and provide more paid sick days, or a combination of both. The various proposals that will appear on these […]
On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres granted a motion to certify a group of emergency medical services (“EMS”) workers of the EMS Bureau of the Fire Department of the City of New York (“FDNY”) as a class in their lawsuit against the city alleging discriminatory pay practices, suppression of wages, and […]