Employment Law Letter

NLRB reverses course to establish new restrictions on severance agreements

On February 21, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that overbroad nondisparagement and nondisclosure provisions in severance agreements are an “unfair labor practice” in violation of Section 7 of the...

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EEOC targeting discriminatory use of artificial intelligence

Along with states and cities beginning to legislate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decision-making, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has reaffirmed its position of ensuring...

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Newest forms of AI putting HR pros on notice: It’s a brave, new world

The buzz about ChatGPT has been swirling for a few months now. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot capable of composing answers to all kinds of questions effortlessly and instantly is being touted as the iPhone...

Apr 01, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · New York

NLRB rules overbroad severance agreements violate the NLRA

In a recent ruling, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found an employer violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when it offered furloughed employees a severance agreement that included overbroad...

Apr 01, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · New York

Pilot program offers improvement in H and L employment-based visa renewal process

A major improvement in U.S. immigration processing is on the horizon for employers. The U.S. State Department just announced a pilot program to once again offer visa renewals by mail without traveling to a U.S. consular...

Apr 01, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · New York

NY now requires electronic versions of all mandatory workplace postings

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation amending Section 201 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL). Employers must now make all mandatory New York workplace postings available to employees electronically...

Apr 01, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · New York

Federal, New York State legislation expand protections for pregnant, nursing employees

A flurry of recent federal and New York State legislation has expanded protections for employees who are pregnant, nursing, or experiencing pregnancy-related medical conditions. Federal legislation Employers should be...

Apr 01, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · New York

Laying off an employee who has a sponsored H-1B visa

Q: We're planning to lay off about 20 employees, and one of the affected workers has a sponsored H-1B visa. Are there specific requirements we need to follow? Yes, there are specific obligations employers must adhere to...

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2023 Arkansas General Assembly looking at paid maternity leave

The 94th Arkansas General Assembly is now in session, and bills related to employment are being introduced. Of course, the mere introduction of a bill doesn’t mean it will ultimately be reported out of committee, much...

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Essential functions and the ADA: WI federal court rules on ‘qualified individuals’

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. An employee is only considered “qualified” under the ADA, however, if he can perform his position...

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H-1B: Employers—only in March, get set, register!

The H-1B visa classification is a U.S. employer’s go-to when employing foreign nationals to work in specialty occupations in the United States. Each year, employers dash to find highly skilled workers and race to file...

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Court upholds employer’s decision to fire marijuana cardholders after drug test

“If I’m a lawful medical marijuana user, you can’t fire me for testing positive for weed—right?” That’s not always the case. Oklahoma employers can learn something from a decision last month by an Arkansas federal court...

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PUMP Act’s expanded protections for nursing mothers take effect soon

Last December, Congress significantly expanded the protections afforded to pregnant workers by passing the highly anticipated Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), as well as the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for...

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New York law now requires electronic versions of all mandatory workplace postings

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation amending Section 201 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL). Employers must now make all mandatory New York workplace postings available to employees electronically...

Mar 31, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · New York

Federal, New York State legislation expand protections for pregnant, nursing employees

A flurry of recent federal and New York State legislation has expanded protections for employees who are pregnant, nursing, or experiencing pregnancy-related medical conditions. Federal legislation Employers should be...

Mar 31, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · New York