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The End of Arbitration? What the “Me Too” Law Means for the Future of Employment Arbitration
President Biden just signed into law the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021,” known informally as the “Me Too” law. It becomes effective immediately, and amends the Federal…
Top 5 Employment Law Trends for 2022
The start of a new year is the time for annual retrospectives, predictions, and promises to get back into the gym. Although we can’t help with that last one, we wanted to take this opportunity to offer our own analysis…
UPDATE ON COVID CONSIDERATIONS: Long COVID Now an ADA Disability
UPDATE: December 17, 2021 In a move that comes as no surprise, the EEOC has updated its COVID-19 technical assistance to provide guidance on when COVID-19 may be considered a “disability” under the ADA, making…
Vaccinating the Unvaccinated: Employers Take Heed
Do you have 100 or more employees? Are you a federal government contractor? A healthcare provider? A large entertainment venue? If the answer to any of these questions is yes—and as you’ve already probably…
Lessons From a Former Governor
On August 24, 2021, Kathy Hochul was sworn in as the first female governor of New York, assuming office in the wake of the resignation of Andrew Cuomo. The former Governor, a once-powerhouse politician with a decade in…