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Sexual harassment run rampant
Our brave client is pushing back, after being subjected to months of egregious and offensive conduct by her boss, an elected official in...

Laura Matlow Wong-Pan
Feb 201 min read
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Will the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on non-compete agreements go into effect on September 4, 2024?
Neither of the two decisions by Federal Courts addressing the legality of the ban on non-compete restrictions have prohibited the ban...

Laura Matlow Wong-Pan
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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New legislation protects freelancers in New York State.
If you are a contracted worker or freelancer, or you use contracted workers, you should be aware that on May 19, 2024, the “Freelance...

Laura Matlow Wong-Pan
Mar 7, 20241 min read
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Do Non-Compete Agreements violate Federal law?
On May 30, 2023, the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board issued a memo to all NLRB Directors and Officers, advising...

Laura Matlow Wong-Pan
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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Confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements are deemed unlawful.
In a major decision reversing at least two prior decisions, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has determined that...

Laura Matlow Wong-Pan
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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EEOC Releases Enforcement Data
Written by Brian McGinnis. Reprinted from https://employmentdiscrimination.foxrothschild.com/

Laura Matlow Wong-Pan
Feb 1, 20202 min read
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New law in New York Prohibits Discrimination based on Reproductive Choices
On November 8, 2019, the Governor signed a bill into law, sponsored by New York State Senator Jen Metzger (42nd District), adding Section...

Laura Matlow Wong-Pan
Nov 17, 20192 min read
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Sexual harassment case allowed to proceed against Westchester hospital
Court determines that notice of claim is not required against Westchester County Health Care Corporation for NYSHRL claims.

Laura Matlow Wong-Pan
Nov 11, 20192 min read
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The New York State Legislature has been busy strengthening New York employment laws.
Last week, the State Legislature passed bills which make dramatic changes to New York Human Rights Law. The next step is for Governor...

Laura Matlow Wong-Pan
Jun 23, 20192 min read
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