The Supreme Court just adopted The Simple Injury Standard to identify discriminatory terms and conditions of employment when it ruled unanimously that an employer's act of transferring an employee "from one job to another because she is a woman" (or another protracted trait) is actionable discrimination under Title VII.The...
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Monday, March 25, 2024
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On March 14, 2024, New York State's Court of Appeals rendered its decision on Syeed v. Bloomberg L.P., which holds that New York City and New York State Human Rights Laws apply to nonresidents who are not yet even employed by a company in the city or state, but who are proactively seeking an actual city or state based...
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has introduced a proposed rule to bolster regulations under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). This initiative seeks to address the pressing concerns faced by individuals with disabilities, particularly those utilizing wheelchairs and scooters, during air travel. With an emphasis...
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Today, we bring to your attention the recent release of pivotal data by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This data, encompassing information from 2017 and 2018, provides an insightful glimpse into the state of pay disparities in American workplaces., which is illegal based on the Equal Pay Act....
Tuesday, March 05, 2024
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On March 1, 2024, Governor Hochul signed A8544 to amend NY's limited liability company law relating to the disclosure of beneficial owners of limited liability companies ("LLC"). This bill amends a law from 2023, which was enacted to end the practice of anonymous ownership of LLCs in New York. The new law...
Monday, March 04, 2024
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When it comes to the Freelance Isn't Free Act, out with the old and in with the new (A8535). The old law (Labor Law 191-d) was supposed to take effect on May 20, 2024 - no more. Now, a new version of the statewide Freelance Isn't Free Act will become effective August 28, 2024 and it authorizes the NYS Attorney...
Thursday, February 29, 2024
NYS' Senate passed a bill, S345, on February 28, 2024, that would change the look-back period (a/k/a, statute of limitations) for employment discrimination in the State from 3 years to 6 years. Under Title VII, federally, employees only have 300 days to bring claims so moving the deadline for state claims from 3 years...
Monday, February 26, 2024
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On February 15, 2024, The New York State Court of Appeals issued their decision in the Matter of Clifton Park Apts., LLC v. New York State Div. of Human Rights. We now know that the "threat of litigation" may support a retaliation claim under the New York State Human Rights law (Executive Law 296). So, if you notice...
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Attorney Andrew Lieb is conducting a Continuing Legal Education course on Thursday, March 14, 2024 through the Connecticut Bar Association. Proving and Calculating Front Pay and Back Pay in Employment Cases (EDU240314)About the ProgramThis course is designed to empower Connecticut Attorneys evaluating discrimination...
Friday, February 16, 2024
On February 16, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed a new rule to mandate certain individuals involved in real estate closings and settlements to report and maintain records on non-financed transfers of residential real property to specific legal entities and trusts nationwide. This proposed...
