New York State To Require Certain Private Employers To Automatically Enroll Employees In State Retirement Program

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a bill that will require certain private employers in the state to automatically enroll their employees in a state-administered retirement savings plan if the employer does not offer its own qualified retirement plan.  The law took effect immediately upon signing on October 21, 2021, though employers will have time to establish their participation in the program once it is launched, as discussed further below.  The New York […]

By | November 17th, 2021 ||

A Look Into The Future: EEOC Announces Artificial Intelligence Initiative

Businesses are routinely looking for new and improved ways to source, screen, and on-board talented employees. The era of written applications dropped off in person by candidates has given way to electronic tools that can include online job postings, web-based applications and questionnaires, computer-aided screening tools, and video conference interviews and presentations. Innovative employers may use keyword searches and predictive algorithms – sometimes created in-house and other times licensed through vendors – to help […]

By | November 13th, 2021 ||

Employer, You May Be Responsible For That: Vicarious Liability And Netflix’s Squid Game

I was so proud of myself at the beginning of the pandemic for not giving into the hype and watching Netflix’s Tiger King. In the face of countless memes, tweets, and discussions, I remained undaunted in the face of the social pressure to engage the show.

When Netflix released Squid Game in September of this year, I also intended on passing.  However, I was ultimately overcome by an appreciation for—and curiosity about—South Korean film and television. Also, there […]

By | November 11th, 2021 ||