Since May 10, 2020, employers in New York City have been prohibited from requiring a prospective employee to submit to testing for the presence of any marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinols in their system as a condition of employment, unless otherwise provided by law. The NYC Commission on Human Rights recently adopted regulations identifying which positions qualify for the exemption to the testing ban based on their potential to significantly impact the health or safety of employees or members of the public.
Read MoreOn Monday, in a landmark ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from terminating an employee for being gay or transgender.
Read MoreAs New York and other jurisdictions gradually permit businesses to reopen, employers should begin developing a strategy for how and when to return employees to the workplace. This strategy must be informed by federal, state, and local regulations and guidance, as well as unprecedented practical considerations aimed at preventing the further spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreThis week, the New York City Council introduced a “NYC Essential Workers Bill of Rights” as part of a broader COVID-19 relief package. The NYC Essential Workers Bill of Rights is comprised of four bills, which address premium pay and just cause rights for employees working in essential businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic; propose the expansion of sick and safe leave to independent contractors; and advocate a new standard for classifying workers as independent contractors.
Read MoreOn April 9, the EEOC issued updated guidance on COVID-19 and the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and other EEO laws. Below are some of the highlights from these FAQs, as well as additional information from the EEOC’s webinar on this issue.
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