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Posted on Jan 17, 2019 on Employment-at-Will / Restrictive Covenants, Legal Updates by Robert G. Brody and Lindsay M. Rinehart
In a precedent-setting move late last week, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania held a no-hire provision appearing in a contract between a Pittsburgh logistics company and a trucking company invalid as an unfair restriction on …
Posted on Jan 17, 2019 on Legal Updates, Legislative Updates by Robert G. Brody and Lindsay M. Rinehart
On January 9, 2019, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced legislation that would guarantee NYC employees two weeks of paid time off a year. The proposal would make NYC the first city in …
Posted on Jan 17, 2019 on NLRB by Robert G. Brody and Lindsay M. Rinehart
The definition of “joint employer” under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) has been quite a rollercoaster for several years now. Since 2015, when the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) departed from precedent …
Posted on Jan 17, 2019 on Discrimination and Harassment, Retaliation, Sex by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
A manager of a Subway sandwich restaurant in Albany, New York allegedly had a practice of texting minor job applicants about whether they would sleep with him to get the job. The Equal Employment Opportunity …
Posted on Jan 17, 2019 on Discrimination and Harassment, Immigration Related Issues, Race / Color by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
As the workforce becomes more diverse, many employers struggle with how to handle employees who are not native English speakers. For instance, customers may complain they believe the employees are being rude by speaking in …
Posted on Jan 17, 2019 on Immigration Related Issues, Labor Management Issues, Race / Color by Bruce E. Buchanan
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced, in spring 2019, it will resume issuance of Employer Correction Request notices, commonly referred to as “Social Security No-Match Letters” or “No-Match Letters”. These notifications will be going …
Posted on Jan 17, 2019 on Legal Updates, Legislative Updates, News by Robert G. Brody and Alexander Friedman
Westchester County recently joined the growing list of jurisdictions all over the country mandating time off for employees. The details will be quite familiar to those who have followed the myriad of such laws which …
Posted on Jan 17, 2019 on Legal Updates, Legislative Updates, News by Robert G. Brody and Alexander Friedman
A new paid sick leave law recently went into effect in New Jersey. Under the new law, employers must allow their New Jersey employees to accrue one hour of earned sick leave for every thirty …
Posted on Jan 8, 2019 on Legal Updates, Legislative Updates by Robert G. Brody and Alexander Friedman
The ongoing government shutdown has affected individuals and businesses throughout the country. But what does it mean for employers? Read on for the inside scoop! The most significant way employers are impacted is through the …
Posted on Jan 8, 2019 on Legal Updates, Published Articles by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Family businesses are a part of the backbone of the United States economy. Their unique structure creates special opportunities and challenges for the family, from a labor, benefits and employment-law perspective. A common phrase in …