Author: Lisa M. Brauner
Is Your Nonprofit Organization’s Website Accessible to the Disabled? Non-compliance Could Be Costly
You’ve undoubtedly read in the news about the spate of lawsuits against restaurants, hotels, retail stores, fast food spots, art galleries and other businesses because their websites and/or mobile apps are incompatible with screen reader software for the visually impaired or do … read more
Resolutions for 2019? Here are a Few Small, Measurable Goals for New York Employers
The New Year typically invites personal reflection on what we’ve accomplished last year and what we resolve to improve in the coming year. But resolutions are often overly ambitious wishes that end up being unrealized. I propose that in lieu of grand … read more
Annual Holiday Party? Tra-La-La-La-Lawsuit!
“Tis the season for office holiday parties, and for a quick reminder to employers about them. Here, we reissue our earlier blog on the topic of preventing sexual harassment at those festivities. Office holiday parties are a time for employees to relax, … read more
October 9th Deadline for New York Employers to Adopt Sex Harassment Prevention Policy and Complaint Form
New York State Labor Law now requires all employers in New York State—regardless of size– to adopt and provide a sexual harassment prevention policy to employees by October 9, 2018, that includes a complaint form for employees to report alleged incidents of … read more
Voting Leave Reminder for New York Employers
Your employees are back from summer vacation and it may be time for your organization to provide some additional time off, for voting. This is a reminder for New York employers that New York State primary election day is Thursday, September 13, … read more
NYC Employers Take Note! Enforcement Guidance Issued By NYC Commission on Human Rights on Employer Obligations for Reasonable Accommodation
Summary New York City’s “cooperative dialogue” law– an amendment to New York City’s Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”)– takes effect October 16, 2018. In anticipation of that development, the New York City Commission on Human Rights (“NYCCHR”) has issued written guidance for covered … read more
Remember October 16, 2018 Deadline!: NYC Employers Must Engage in “Cooperative Dialogue” with Employees
If Your Employee Requests a Reasonable Accommodation for Disability, Pregnancy, Childbirth or Related Medical Condition, Religion, or Domestic Violence Victim Status, Will You Know What to Do? Imagine an employee tells you she is undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer and will need … read more
#MeToo Catches Up with New York State and New York City
Headlines splashed across the news reveal that workplace sexual harassment and sexual misconduct claims persist throughout the U.S., and New York is no exception. New York State and New York City have taken remedial steps in response, enacting changes to the law. … read more
