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New York Governor Cuomo recently signed legislation, S.7196/A.6762-B, which arms the public with a new remedy for gun-related harm. (Additional legislation, S.5000-B/A.6198-B) prohibits the sale of firearms to anyone with an outstanding warrant for a felony or serious offense.) Specifically, the law amends New York’s General Business Law by adding a new Article 39-DDDD (comprising…

Read More New York Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Holding Gun Manufacturers Accountable
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On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Specifically, the Act amends Section 6103(a) of Title 5 of the United States Code, by inserting after the item relating to Memorial Day the following: “Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.” Celebrated by African Americans yearly since the Civil War…

Read More Juneteenth Is Now a Federal Holiday
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New York’s general “whistleblower” statute – New York Labor Law 740 – is, in its current form – extremely narrow. However, recent amendments to the statute have passed the Assembly and Senate to broaden its terms. The proposed amendments include (THESE WORDS added; [bracketed words] deleted): 2. Prohibitions. An employer shall not take any retaliatory…

Read More Proposed Amendments to New York’s Whistleblower Law Pass Senate and Assembly
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A recent New York law, titled the No Wage Theft Loophole Act (A1893/S858), recently passed the Senate and Assembly (and, as of this writing, June 2, 2021, is awaiting signature by the Governor). Its stated purpose is “[t]o clarify that Article 6 of New York’s Labor Law completely and without exception prohibits lack of distribution of…

Read More “No Wage Theft Loophole Act” Amends New York Labor Law
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A new law, effective March 12, 2021, provides leave time for employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination. Specifically, this legislation, inter alia, adds new Section 196-c to the New York Labor Law. That section provides: § 196-c. Leave time for COVID-19 vaccination, NY LABOR § 196-c 1. Every employee shall be provided a paid leave…

Read More New NY Law Provides Leave Time For COVID-19 Vaccination
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Recent legislation, enacted by the New York City Council, provides what appear to be substantial protections to fast food workers by, e.g., requiring that termination of their employment be for “just cause.” The legislation amends Chapter 12 of Title 20 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York by adding a new subchapter…

Read More NYC Council Enacts Legislation to Provide “Just Cause” Termination Protection to Fast Food Employees
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On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. In sum, the ADA is a federal law, codified at 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq, that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas, including in employment (Title I), public entities and public transportation (Title II), and…

Read More The Americans With Disabilities Act Turns 30
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On March 20, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order No. 202.8, titled “Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency.” This Order affects various New York laws, including the Civil Practice Law and Rules, the Vehicle and Traffic Law, and the Business Corporation Law. It imposes the following changes to various…

Read More NYS Executive Order 202.8 Extends Statutes of Limitation Etc.
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The New York State Legislature and Governor Cuomo have reached an agreement on legislation that would provide emergency paid sick time in response to the coronavirus / COVID-19 (available immediately) and permanent statewide paid sick time rights (beginning January 2021). The details of the legislation are summarized in a fact sheet issued by A Better…

Read More NY Paid Sick Leave Agreement Reached in Light of Coronavirus / COVID-19
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The New York City Human Rights Law was recently amended, yet again, to enhance the protections available to NYC workers. Effective January 11, 2020, the statute – one of the (if not the) broadest civil rights laws in the country – protects freelancers and independent contractors in addition to, e.g., “employees” and interns. The new…

Read More NYC Human Rights Law Expanded to Protect Freelancers and Independent Contractors
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