By: Daniel I. Small, Howard M. Wexler, and Robert S. Whitman
The most wonderful time of the year often portends many legal hiccups for the unassuming business. And this year is no different. As the holiday season approaches and we turn the calendar to 2025, New York employers should pay attention to several legal and regulatory changes taking
Continue Reading 2025 Employment Law Updates for New York Employers
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Employment Law Lookout blog is taking a holiday break this week, but after will resume delivering insightful discourse and updates on the day’s most pressing workplace issues next week.
In the meantime, we want to wish all of our readers, contributors, and editors a safe and happy Labor Day holiday. Spend quality time with family, friends, and loved ones. Also, rest assured knowing
Continue Reading Good Labor Day Holiday from the Employment Law Lookout Blog
The Employment Law Lookout Team is taking the holidays off to recharge and reflect on the year that was. We look forward to bringing you more interesting and thought provoking content as we enter into 2023.
We wish all of you a joyous and peace-filled new year. (Stay warm!)
Continue Reading 2023! — And to All a Happy and Prosperous New YearThe Employment Law Lookout is taking a holiday break this week, but will resume delivering insightful discourse and updates on the day’s most pressing workplace issues next week.
In the meantime, we want to wish all of our readers, contributors, and editors a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday. We hope you are able to spend time with family,
Continue Reading Happy Fourth of July!
Seyfarth Synopsis: Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. Now is no different. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021.
Connecticut
On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.
Continue Reading Marijuana Laws Impacting Employers Spread Like a Weed in 2021: A Year in Review
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Employment Law Lookout is taking a holiday break the week between the Holiday’s, but will resume delivering insightful discourse and updates on the day’s most pressing workplace issues next year.
We note that the CDC recommends that “the safest way to celebrate winter holidays is to celebrate at home with the people who live with you.
Continue Reading Happy and Safe Holidays from the Employment Law Lookout
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Employment Law Lookout blog is taking a holiday break this week, but will resume delivering insightful discourse and updates on the day’s most pressing workplace issues next week.
In the meantime, we want to wish all of our readers, contributors, and editors a safe and happy (and warm) Thanksgiving holiday. According to CDC traditional Thanksgiving gatherings
Continue Reading Happy Thanksgiving Holiday from the Employment Law Lookout
This is just a friendly reminder that Tuesday, November 3, 2020, is Election Day. We encourage everyone to exercise your right to vote and ask that you encourage everyone you know to do so also.
Continue Reading Remember to Vote Before or On Tuesday, November 3rd!
Seyfarth Synopsis: Here is quick review and summary of our employment law blogs posted over the last two months, as a way to keep you connected and aware of our latest thought leadership. As always, readers are encouraged to reach out to our authors with any comments or questions raised from the blog.
Mental Health Awareness and Innovation
Continue Reading Roundup of August and September Employment Law Lookout Blogs
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Employment Law Lookout blog is taking a holiday break this week, but after will resume delivering insightful discourse and updates on the day’s most pressing workplace issues next week.
In the meantime, we want to wish all of our readers, contributors, and editors a safe and happy Labor day holiday. Spend quality time social distancing and
Continue Reading Good Labor Day Holiday from the Employment Law Lookout Blog