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Holding Employers Accountable: The Impact of New York Court of Appeals’ Decision on Negligent Supervision and Retention Liability
June 18, 2023
Holding Employers Accountable: The Impact of New York Court of Appeals’ Decision on Negligent Supervision and Retention Liability

Employers have a duty to adequately supervise and retain their employees, especially in the financial sector where large sums of money are at stake. When employers fail to fulfill this duty, they may face liability for the damages caused by

Illinois Casino Case Highlights Importance of Employers Guarding Against Third-Party Harassment
June 16, 2023
Illinois Casino Case Highlights Importance of Employers Guarding Against Third-Party Harassment

Employers have a legal and ethical obligation to provide a safe and respectful work environment for all employees. This includes protection from any form of harassment, including that which may come from customers, clients, or other third parties. A recent

Promoting Age Diversity: Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act and Its Impact on Employment Practices
June 16, 2023
Promoting Age Diversity: Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act and Its Impact on Employment Practices

On June 2, 2023, Governor Jared Polis signed into law the Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA), a groundbreaking piece of legislation that prohibits employers from inquiring about a job applicant’s age during the hiring process. With this new law, Colorado

Restrictions on the Horizon: New York Senate Passes Bill to Ban Employee Non-Compete Agreements
June 16, 2023
Restrictions on the Horizon: New York Senate Passes Bill to Ban Employee Non-Compete Agreements

On June 7, 2023, the New York State Senate passed Bill No. S03100, which would impose a blanket ban on employee non-competition agreements in New York. This article outlines the details of the bill, including its definition of non-compete agreements,

Congress in Action: Exploring Recent Developments, Upcoming Challenges, and the Current Political Climate in the United States
June 16, 2023
Congress in Action: Exploring Recent Developments, Upcoming Challenges, and the Current Political Climate in the United States

As the deadline for funding the federal government beyond September 30, 2023, approaches, legislators are gearing up for another major legislative hurdle. This comes as Congress has already passed and enacted several significant pieces of legislation this year, including the

The NLRB’s Atlanta Opera Ruling: Shifting Standards for Independent Contractors and Impact on Businesses
June 16, 2023
The NLRB’s Atlanta Opera Ruling: Shifting Standards for Independent Contractors and Impact on Businesses

On August 12, 2021, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a significant ruling in the Atlanta Opera case, overturning its previous standard for classifying workers as “independent contractors” or “employees” under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The decision

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Holding Employers Accountable: The Impact of New York Court of Appeals’ Decision on Negligent Supervision and Retention Liability
June 18, 2023
Holding Employers Accountable: The Impact of New York Court of Appeals’ Decision on Negligent Supervision and Retention Liability

Employers have a duty to adequately supervise and retain their employees, especially in the financial sector where large sums of money are at stake. When employers fail to fulfill this duty, they may face liability for the damages caused by

Illinois Casino Case Highlights Importance of Employers Guarding Against Third-Party Harassment
June 16, 2023
Illinois Casino Case Highlights Importance of Employers Guarding Against Third-Party Harassment

Employers have a legal and ethical obligation to provide a safe and respectful work environment for all employees. This includes protection from any form of harassment, including that which may come from customers, clients, or other third parties. A recent

Promoting Age Diversity: Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act and Its Impact on Employment Practices
June 16, 2023
Promoting Age Diversity: Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act and Its Impact on Employment Practices

On June 2, 2023, Governor Jared Polis signed into law the Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA), a groundbreaking piece of legislation that prohibits employers from inquiring about a job applicant’s age during the hiring process. With this new law, Colorado

Restrictions on the Horizon: New York Senate Passes Bill to Ban Employee Non-Compete Agreements
June 16, 2023
Restrictions on the Horizon: New York Senate Passes Bill to Ban Employee Non-Compete Agreements

On June 7, 2023, the New York State Senate passed Bill No. S03100, which would impose a blanket ban on employee non-competition agreements in New York. This article outlines the details of the bill, including its definition of non-compete agreements,

Congress in Action: Exploring Recent Developments, Upcoming Challenges, and the Current Political Climate in the United States
June 16, 2023
Congress in Action: Exploring Recent Developments, Upcoming Challenges, and the Current Political Climate in the United States

As the deadline for funding the federal government beyond September 30, 2023, approaches, legislators are gearing up for another major legislative hurdle. This comes as Congress has already passed and enacted several significant pieces of legislation this year, including the

The NLRB’s Atlanta Opera Ruling: Shifting Standards for Independent Contractors and Impact on Businesses
June 16, 2023
The NLRB’s Atlanta Opera Ruling: Shifting Standards for Independent Contractors and Impact on Businesses

On August 12, 2021, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a significant ruling in the Atlanta Opera case, overturning its previous standard for classifying workers as “independent contractors” or “employees” under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The decision

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