by Jules Halpern | Dec 5, 2025 | Background Checks, Employer Policies, Hiring
Reference checks are a critical component of a broader risk-management strategy designed to meet the standard of care and mitigate exposure to negligent hiring and negligent retention claims. Simply collecting reference names is insufficient; employers must actively...
by Jules Halpern | Nov 19, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Employment Law, Hiring
As of October 1, 2025, California employers are subject to sweeping new compliance under the Civil Rights Council (CRC) regulations governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automated Decision Systems (ADS) used in hiring, promotions, and workplace management. For...
by Jules Halpern | Nov 19, 2025 | Employment Law, New York City Law, Sick Leave Laws
New York City employers will soon need to comply with major updates to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA), which take effect on February 22, 2026. These amendments broaden when employees may use leave, introduce a new category of front-loaded unpaid time, align...
by Jules Halpern | Oct 31, 2025 | Employment Law, New York Law, Unemployment
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 has raised the maximum weekly unemployment benefit from $504 to $869, a 72% increase. This increase marks the first...
by Jules Halpern | Oct 31, 2025 | Education, Education Law
Private schools across New York and neighboring states like New Jersey and Connecticut are adapting quickly to address widening skills gaps among students particularly in technology, critical thinking, communication, and math. These challenges mirror national trends,...
