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News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s labor and employment practice

2021 Employment Law Spotlight: New York

President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn in on January 20, 2021, signaling the official change in administration. Employers can certainly expect to see a shift in the…

2021 Employment Law Webinar Series by Kelley Drye

A new year means new challenges in the world of employment law. To help employers comply with new laws and navigate today’s complex employment challenges, the Kelley Drye Labor and Employment team will be offering its…

The EEOC Confirms You CAN Mandate a Vaccine, But SHOULD You?

On the heels of the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, the EEOC updated its Technical Assistance Q & A to help employers navigate the latest pandemic related challenges. The EEOC guidance can…

Change is In the Air - L&E Under The Biden-Harris Administration

On January 20, 2021, Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Whichever side of the political spectrum you fall on, there can be no question that this is going to…

North Carolina Also Bans-The-Box

Today, most Americans live in a jurisdiction that has enacted a “ban-the-box” law (also known as a “fair chance” law). Ban-the-box laws restrict employers from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal background at…