Most workplaces learned how to operate remotely because they had to in 2020. Now, several years later, it is clear remote work is here to stay. However, did your company implement the appropriate policies to manage a remote workforce? Have you updated job descriptions to indicate which positions are eligible for remote work? In this week’s episode of the Employment Law Counselor podcast, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), host Jeff Stewart is joined by Laura Corvo, Counsel, White and Williams, for a discussion concerning the issues ... Continue Reading
New York City passed legislation amending the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL)
to prohibit discrimination on the basis of height or weight. The new law prohibits employment,
housing, and public accommodation discrimination on the basis of a person’s actual or perceived
height or weight. New York City joins the growing list of jurisdictions which provide protection to individuals based on their height, weight, and body size.1
The new law generally prohibits New York City employers from discriminating against applicants
and employees on the basis of their actual or perceived height or weight in all employment
decisions.Continue Reading
As year-end approaches, companies, both large and small, are busy closing out 2023 and putting plans in place for 2024. A key priority that should not be neglected as you make preparations to close out an old year and start a new one is updating your employee handbook. An updated employee handbook can be an effective tool to prevent legal liability, set the policies that reflect the realities of your business and communicate expectations to your employees. However, an employee handbook that is out-of-date or out-of-touch can both expose your company to legal liability and garble any ... Continue Reading
