Employers in New York should be aware of the following key legal requirements and employee protections coming into effect in 2022:
All workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public must show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by December 27, 2021 and must show proof of a second dose (if applicable) within 45 days of submitting proof of the first dose (i.e., by no later February 10, 2022). Employers are required to provide accommodations for medical or religious reasons and should develop a procedure for processing requests for accommodation. The New York City Commission on Human Rights has provided guidance on accommodations available here.
As of May 15, 2022, employers in New York City with four or more employees (and all employers of domestic workers, regardless of employer size, as discussed below) will be required to include in all job postings (including those for internal promotion or transfer opportunities) the minimum and maximum salary for the applicable position. The law clarifies that "[i]n stating the minimum and maximum salary for a position, the range may extend from the lowest to the highest salary the employer in good faith believes at the time of the posting it would pay for the advertised job, promotion or transfer opportunity." The protections of the law apply to interns, freelancers and independent contractors, as well as...
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