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    2022 New York Roundup: State, City Legislative and Related Developments
    Richard I. Greenberg, Daniel J. Jacobs, Henry S. Shapiro and Christopher M. Valentino
    In 2022, New York State and New York City enacted many new workplace laws, creating additional obligations for employers.  New York State Legal Updates New York State and City COVID-19 Requirements In 2022, several COVID-19-related laws and mandates were repealed in New York State and City, but other employer obligations remain in effect. In New York City, the COVID-19 vaccination mandate was lifted for private-sector employees on November 1, 2022....
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    Two Quick Information Bites – Weekly Update
    Ken Meyer, SHRM-SCP, SPHR | Principal, KWM HR Consulting LLC
    I just wanted to make you aware of some of the things we have coming up within the next few weeks. First, we have our BIG Biennial Conference coming up on Friday, April 28th. This conference features programs totaling 15 recertification credits coming from an outstanding roster of speakers, including Emily Dickens,...
    New Guidance Issued by Department of Labor Regarding Mental Health and the FMLA
    Luke P. Breslin
    On May 25, 2022, during Mental Health Awareness Month, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the Department of Labor, the agency responsible for enforcing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), issued Fact Sheet # 28O and related Frequently Asked Questions, which discuss mental health and leaves of absence under the FMLA....
    U.S. Supreme Court Holds Employees Paid on a ‘Day Rate’ Basis Are Entitled to Overtime Pay
    Jeffrey W. Brecher, Justin R. Barnes and Charles H. Wilson
    Affirming an en banc decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that an employer’s day-rate pay structure did not satisfy the “salary basis” component of the “white collar” executive exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), even though the employee at...
    Protecting Your Life Savings
    Dan Bernardo and Michael Dugal
    Planning for future long-term care can be a daunting task that many of us choose to avoid thinking about. However, 70% of people aged 65 and older will have some sort of LTC event in their lifetime1, which makes planning for it all the more important. In Sentinel’s most recent...
    HR Compliance Updates
    Fallon Carpenter and Ryan Ransford
    We’re two months into 2023, and there’s already an abundance of new rules and regulations for employers to keep track of. In Sentinel’s latest webinar, we had panelists discuss these key legislative updates that will shape HR compliance and benefits offerings in the coming year. Greg Puig led Ryan Ransford, Fallon Carpenter and guest...
    The Future of the Workplace
    Sam Mitchell
    What we knew — or thought we knew — about the American workplace has shifted. We are not putting the toothpaste back in the tube: The workplace has changed from what it was, and there are clear benefits to a “work anywhere” strategy. It creates more inclusivity and diversity, while...
    One Bad Thing – Weekly Update
    Ken Meyer, SHRM-SCP, SPHR | Principal, KWM HR Consulting LLC
    I’m sure we have all been there. Whether it’s having a poor customer service experience, your favorite sports team losing a tough game, or something at work doesn’t go right. Stuff like this should not ruin the rest of your day or keep you up at night. Yesterday I attempted...
    Discipline is not Punishment – Weekly Update
    Ken Meyer, SHRM-SCP, SPHR | Principal, KWM HR Consulting LLC
    Coaching managers about the Employee Discipline process is a big part of our practice as Human Resources leaders. Managers, in general, are uncomfortable with the process, and our jobs as HR Leaders is to make them more comfortable with the process, and, in turn, make them better managers. Managers willing...
    One Bad Play – Weekly Update
    Ken Meyer, SHRM-SCP, SPHR | Principal, KWM HR Consulting LLC
    I think everyone knows at this point that I am a huge football fan. As we approach the Super Bowl on Sunday, I find my thoughts turning to what happened in the AFC Conference Championship game. A player on the Cincinnati Bengals committed a 15-yard penalty on the second-to-final play...
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