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New I-9 Form (and Procedures) Now Live for Employers
Effective November 1, 2023, a new version of Form I-9, the Employment Eligibility Verification form, is now the proper version to use — which comes with several significant changes. Here are some of...
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Bullying in the Workplace – The Next Frontier?
I recently was able to attend the American Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section Annual Conference — this time in Seattle. It’s a conference I’ve posted about many times before. There...
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace – New Challenges for Employers
Continuing my series of posts arising from the ABA Labor & Employment Conference earlier this month, one of the most interesting programs I attended was a plenary session on neurodiversity in the...
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Accommodations and Leaves Under ADA and FMLA: A Podcast Episode
The latest episode of “From Lawyer to Employer”, a Shipman podcast that I’m hosting this season, is now live and it’s all about accommodations and leaves in the workplace. What we try to tackle,...
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With the Great Reshuffle Comes Great Headaches for Employers
As I continue my examination of some of the programs arising from the ABA Labor & Employment Conference held earlier this month in Seattle, one of the more notable topics was addressing wage &...
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The Big Change Coming to Unemployment Compensation Law
Back in 2021, a change to the state’s unemployment compensation law might have been overlooked. After all, the provisions didn’t go into effect until January 1, 2024. Alas, the time is now for...
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An Employment Law Checklist for Your Holiday Parties
With Thanksgiving now well behind us and COVID something that feels more manageable than in past years (notice my use of “feels”), some companies are planning for their first holiday party in four...
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NYC Bans Height and Weight Discrimination
A significant change has gone into effect New York City effective on November 22, 2023 with an amendment to the city’s Human Rights law. The key focus of this amendment is the prohibition of...
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From the Archives – Beware Valentine’s Day
Don’t believe the hype — Valentine’s Day may be for lovers, but for employers, it’s only trouble. Indeed, back in 2011, I highlighted the perils of Valentine’s Day for employers recapping various...
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Appellate Court Affirms That Deadlines Are, Well, Deadlines and Locks Out...
Employment discrimination claims are often decided on the merits of the claim. Courts routinely have to answer the question: Did the employer discriminate on the basis of a protected class against an...
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace – New PLI Article
This month, I published a new article for Practicing Law Institute Chronicle entitled Neurodiversity in the Workplace. The article builds off a post I did last November by taking a look at some of the...
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New Bill Attacks Non-Disclosure Agreements and Would Protect Those Who...
It’s March and things are heating up at the General Assembly so let’s get right at the bills that employers should be aware of. Senate Bill 4 — which is deemed to be a Senate caucus priority bill, and...
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Bill Banning Many Non-Compete Agreements Moves Out of Committee
As I continue the updates on legislation that is making its way at the General Assembly, it’s time to revisit a bill that has been floated in prior years — a bill banning many non-compete agreements....
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Governor Pushes Bill to Expand Paid Sick Leave
Earlier this week, Governor Ned Lamont issued a press release supporting Senate Bill 12 which would dramatically expand the scope of the state’s current Paid Sick Leave law. Currently, Paid Sick Leave...
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Study Suggests Companies Still Have Work to Do on Hiring Practices
When you’re sick with a cold, you end up having some time to read and I came across a recent study of hiring practices of about 100 of the largest companies nationwide. Published by the National...
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What the EEOC Final Regulations for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Mean for...
Tomorrow, the EEOC is expected to publish its final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. They were previewed in a press release earlier this week. Since nearly every lawfirm is producing...
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The Biggest Day in Employment Law of the Year
If you had April 23, 2024 as the biggest day in employment law of the year on your bingo card, congratulations. You won. Hands down. Yesterday was such a blockbuster of a day, it’s hard to wrap your...
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