Agenda: NYS Whistleblower Law Amendments
This webinar will review the recent amendments to the New York State Labor Law whistleblower provisions and how those changes will impact employers.
I. Amended New York State Labor Law §740
II. Definition of Employees
III. Changes from prior law
IV. Prohibited retaliatory action
V. Notification requirement
VI. Statute of limitations
VII. Available damages/penalties
VIII. Posting requirement
About the Presenters:
Michael J. Sciotti is a trusted advisor, trainer, and litigator to hundreds of employers on labor and employment matters. His practice includes defending employers, owners, and members of management in all types of discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, and retaliation claims brought under Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, GINA, NYS Human Rights Law, and Labor Law. Michael also defends wage-and-hour actions and claims, including class-action lawsuits, brought under federal and state law. He has tried nearly two dozen cases to verdict in federal and state court and before the NYS Division of Human Rights.
Brienna Christiano represents businesses, community organizations, municipal entities, and individuals in civil litigation, labor and employment law, and municipal law in federal, state, and appellate courts throughout New York State. She also counsels clients on regulatory and compliance matters. She is a member of Barclay Damon's Women's Forum. Her experience includes successfully obtaining summary judgment in a municipal liability case involving claims of constitutional violations, and obtaining summary judgment in a case alleging constitutional violations against a municipality. Brienna also serves as a Pro Bono Legal Service Provider for the Legal Project Domestic Violence Legal Connection.
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Open to Member and Non-Member Businesses
Please Note:
This presentation is limited to 100 attendees. You will receive call-in information after registering. A recording of the webinar will be available online after the event.
Although this program is FREE for members and only $5 for non-members to help in the economic recovery from COVID-19, if you are able, please consider a contribution to the Chamber to help offset our programming costs.