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Andrew Lieb and Alexandra Licitra Published in NYSBA Journal Stride from the Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: EEOC's New Affirmative Action Guidance Heightens Employer Risk for Reverse Discrimination Suits Post-SCOTUS Harvard Decision

Check out the article to learn more about what these changes mean and how they could impact your company https://liebatlaw.com/Material/publication/Stride_Fall%202024.pdf

📢 Exciting News! 🏆 We are thrilled to announce that Andrew Lieb and Mordy Yankovich have been recognized as 2024 New York Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters! 🌟 This honor highlights their dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to excellence in law!

Retail Employers in NYS should immediately assess their workplace violence prevention policies in compliance with the Retail Worker Safety Act, ensuring they provide training to employees and address potential hazards by March 1, 2025. Additionally, businesses with 500 or more employees nationwide must implement panic buttons by January 1, 2027, or face potential whistleblower claims under Labor Law 740 for non-compliance.

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Andrew Lieb recently taught a CLE course on “Navigating Failure-to-Accommodate Housing Discrimination Lawsuits.” This course is particularly relevant for attorneys representing landlords, property managers, HOAs, co-ops, condos, and similar entities.

With 26% of US adults living with a disability, understanding the nuanced laws governing failure-to-accommodate claims is crucial for providing accurate and effective legal advice. Andrew's course covers essential areas such as defining claims, analyzing relevant case law, and navigating the complexities of federal, state, and local laws. Attorneys can register for the course here

Navigating Failure-to-Accommodate Housing Discrimination Lawsuits Discrimination litigation is happening everywhere, every day, across the United States. Did you know that a subset of discrimination litigation, failure-to-accommodate litigation, has nothing to do with discriminatory intent whatsoever? This means that defendants across the country are losing cases,...

Federal Appellate Court rules that college athletes may be considered employees, who must be paid, under the FLSA, if they perform services primarily benefiting another party, work under that party's control, and are express or implied promised, or expect to receive compensation, including benefits. This decision not only impacts college sports by recognizing athletes' potential entitlement to wages, but also sets a precedent for broader labor rights, emphasizing that work providing tangible benefits to institutions deserves compensation.

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Check out the latest updates from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to protect homeowners https://blog.liebatlaw.com/2024/07/foreclosure-help-on-way-from-cfpb.html

Foreclosure Help on the Way from CFPB lieb at law, discrimination, real estate, real estate school, sexual harassment prevention training, andrew lieb, closings, landlords, compliance

It's important that our case has been featured in the news to continue raising awareness that anti-Semitism should be fought and the law provides relief to those who experience retaliation. Check out the Reuters article hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

NYC legal aid union sued in fallout over Gaza ceasefire call Three legal aid lawyers who represent indigent defendants in Long Island, New York, have sued their union for the second time, alleging retaliation over their earlier lawsuit that challenged a union resolution accusing Israel of "ethnic cleansing and genocide."

Attorney Andrew Lieb examines the current crisis of confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court, where 70% of Americans doubt the justices' impartiality. Lieb discusses the Court's 6-3 conservative majority and its impact on recent controversial rulings while addressing calls for court restructuring, including AOC's impeachment proposal and the idea of expanding the Court to match the 12 regional circuits. He emphasizes the importance of reading full court decisions rather than just headlines.

Supreme Court Impartiality Crisis: Analysis with Andrew Lieb Attorney Andrew Lieb examines the current crisis of confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court, where 70% of Americans doubt the justices' impartiality. Lieb discu...

New NY Law Streamlines Legal Path for Survivors of S*xual Offenses
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Attorney Andrew Lieb was interviewed by The New York Times to address whether Sabbath observers who can't use their co-op's keypad entry are entitled to an accommodation, such as a side door key. If denied, it could be a case of discrimination.

I Can’t Use My Co-op’s Keypad Entry on the Sabbath. Am I Entitled to a Side Door Key? Because of your religious beliefs, your co-op could face legal liability if it fails to accommodate your request.

In this interview, Attorney Andrew Lieb breaks down the Supreme Court's recent ruling that prevented 2 states and 5 users from suing the government for influencing social media content moderation during COVID. Lieb discusses how the ruling establishes a lot of latitude of the government to influence social media content moderation so long as it is not the direct causal actor in content moderation decisions. He also comments on what this means for the balance of private companies' speech policies and government overreach.

SCOTUS Creates High Threshold for Standing to Sue Government for Jawboning Social Media Content Mod In this interview, Attorney Andrew Lieb breaks down the Supreme Court's recent ruling that prevented 2 states and 5 users from suing the government for influ...

Attorney Andrew Lieb analyzes 3 pivotal Supreme Court Cases with Scripps News

SCOTUS Pending Cases Analysis Attorney Andrew Lieb joins for a comprehensive legal analysis of three pivotal Supreme Court cases with decisions expected imminently. The Court...

In this interview with Scripps News, Attorney Andrew Lieb discusses the protections for older workers from discrimination under Federal and New York State laws.

Key points include:

Individuals aged 40-69 are fully protected and cannot be forced out of their positions due to age.

Executives over 65 can be required to retire if they meet certain payment standards.

In New York, everyone 18 and older has these protections and more.

Companies can mandate physical or mental tests for employees if they are relevant to the job's essential functions and uniformly applied.

Age Discrimination Law Explained: Protecting Older Workers with Attorney Andrew Lieb In this interview with Scripps News, Attorney Andrew Lieb discusses the protections for older workers from discrimination under Federal and New York State la...

Attorney Andrew Lieb was interviewed by the New York Times discussing a co-ops legal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for residents with disabilities

My Co-op Won’t Accommodate My Hearing Disability. How Do I Force the Issue? Accommodations for shareholders are required by law, and your building needs to take action.

Understanding Your Rights: Addressing Ethnic and Age-Based Harassment in the Workplace

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U.S. House Passes Bill to Formalize Protection Against Antisemitism in Schools, Awaiting Senate Approval Amid Rising Campus Discrimination – Read Our Blog for More Details https://blog.liebatlaw.com/2024/05/antisemitism-definition-for-title-vi.html

EEOC Issues Detailed Guidance on Workplace Harassment: Covers Actionable Conduct, Employer Liability, and Best Practices, Effective Immediately

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Overtime Eligibility Expanded: New Rule Sets Nearly $59K Threshold for 1.5x Pay, Effective January 1, 2025

New Overtime Time and a Half Final Rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act lieb at law, discrimination, real estate, real estate school, sexual harassment prevention training, andrew lieb, closings, landlords, compliance

Effective August 1, 2024: New Title IX Regulations Mandate Expanded Anti-Discrimination Protections in Schools with mandatory grievance procedures for Pregnancy, Gender Identity, and S*x Stereotypes hashtag hashtag hashtag

New S*x Discrimination Federal Regulation Effective August 1, 2024 lieb at law, discrimination, real estate, real estate school, sexual harassment prevention training, andrew lieb, closings, landlords, compliance

FTC rules no more Non-Competes, which effectively bans their use with retroactive implications, prompting concerns regarding due process and potential constitutional challenges for employers. While the rule expressly exempts non-competes for senior executives and those related to business sales, it may cover certain non-solicitations, no-hires, and no-business agreements, signaling potential litigation ahead.

FTC Issues New Rule Banning Non-Compete Clauses - Retroactive Effect Raises Due Process Concerns lieb at law, discrimination, real estate, real estate school, sexual harassment prevention training, andrew lieb, closings, landlords, compliance

Learn about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a recent federal legislation strengthening protections for pregnant workers, mandating reasonable accommodations, fostering transparent collaboration between employers and employees, and providing clear definitions to reduce ambiguity in discrimination claims. Effective June 18, 2024, it aims to ensure fair treatment for pregnant employees without creating unnecessary barriers or burdens.

Empowering Pregnant Workers: Inside the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act lieb at law, discrimination, real estate, real estate school, sexual harassment prevention training, andrew lieb, closings, landlords, compliance

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Curious if you might have a claim for real estate discrimination? Explore our FAQs to find out. Learn about your housing rights and potential compensation. today.

Navigating Real Estate Discrimination - Your FAQs Answered lieb at law, discrimination, real estate, real estate school, sexual harassment prevention training, andrew lieb, closings, landlords, compliance

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, adopting The Simple Injury Standard to identify discriminatory terms and conditions of employment, clarifying that any harm resulting from an employer's act of transferring an employee based on protected traits is actionable discrimination under Title VII, regardless of the significance of the harm.

SCOTUS - Discriminatory Job Transfers - The Simple Injury Standard is Born lieb at law, discrimination, real estate, real estate school, sexual harassment prevention training, andrew lieb, closings, landlords, compliance

New proposed rule seeks to improve air travel accessibility by enhancing accommodations for passengers with disabilities

Proposed Rule Aims to Enhance Air Travel Safety for Passengers with Disabilities lieb at law, discrimination, real estate, real estate school, sexual harassment prevention training, andrew lieb, closings, landlords, compliance