Brooklyn Breakfast Series: A Billy Joel-themed Workplace Law Experience

New York State of Mind — The Rise in the New York Minimum Wage

• Effect on current levels of employment
• Preparing for the next increase
• Penalties for non-compliance

The Stranger — Dealing with the NYC Fair Chance in Recruitment

• Ensuring proper measures are taken to comply with the law (including with an employment application)
• What steps must be taken if an employer wishes to take an adverse action against an applicant

She’s Always A Woman — Workplace Harassment Issues

• Discussion of what is considered a petty slight/trivial inconvenience as opposed to conduct which is actionable
• Best practices to minimize harassment claims and effectively investigate harassment complaints

Keeping The Faith — Religious Accommodation Issues For The NYC Employers

• Overview of the NYC Workplace Religious Freedom Act
• Discussion of reasonable accommodations versus undue hardships 

Movin’ Out — Effective Termination Techniques

• Best practices for minimizing discrimination lawsuits
• Termination notifications
• Use of agreements and general releases