Employment Law News and Insights

Key Points The new law prohibits judicial enforcement of confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions with respect to sexual harassment and sexual assault disputes. The law covers provisions entered into before a dispute arises, not provisions in agreements settling such disputes. The law increases pressure on firms to root out harassment in...

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New York employers must re-evaluate their obligations to nursing mothers in the workplace under an amendment to the state Labor Law that expands accommodations to nursing mothers. The amended law requires employers to designate a specific room or location for lactation and adds details on what the room or location must...

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The Bottom Line Employers should work closely with ERISA counsel to ensure that employee benefit plans (e.g., non-qualified deferred compensation plans, health and welfare plans, and 401(k) plans) are being administered correctly as they make changes to their workforce. Employers should work with employment counsel to review separation agreements and...

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