On March 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued two joint documents discussing...
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What Does the Federal Trade Commission’s New Rule Mean for Non-Compete Agreements?
On April 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule by banning non-compete clauses nationwide. The FTC prompted such a...
What Does the Return to the 2020 Title IX Rules Mean for Schools?
The United States Department of Education (DOE) issued a Dear Colleague Letter on January 31, 2025. This Letter announced that the DOE will enforce...
What Effect Do Smartphones Have on Younger Generations?
Whether the occasion involves sitting down at a restaurant for dinner or walking through a mall to get some shopping done, these events generally...
What is a Wellness Program?
Wellness programs are designed to encourage employees to engage in a healthier lifestyle, thereby preventing the onset or worsening of health...
What is New York’s Increase in Unemployment Benefits?
The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in New York had not changed since 2019, when it was set at $504 per week. As of October 2025, New York State...
What is Required Under Secure Choice for NY Employers?
New York Secure Choice is a state-facilitated retirement savings program required organizations that do not have an employer-sponsored retirement...
What is Retaliation?
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) statistics show that plaintiffs often succeed with retaliation claims even when the underlying...
What is the Federal Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act?
Congress recently passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) which becomes effective June 27, 2023. The PWFA provides on-the-job accommodation...
What is the New Landscape for Noncompete Clauses?
Noncompete agreements have long been a staple of employment contracts, especially with senior executives or those in a sales capacity. Employers...
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