As Maryland employers prepare for the upcoming summer, they will be navigating the new heat-related illness prevention standard introduced by...
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Can Employers Still Enforce Workplace Drug Policies in the Age of Legal Cannabis?
With the decriminalize of cannabis use, employers face new challenges in adopting workplace policies to align with evolving laws. While many states,...
What Does the EEOC and DOJ’s Latest Guidance Documents Mean for Employers?
On March 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued two joint documents discussing...
What Do NYC Employers Need to Know About the New Lactation Policy Posting Requirement?
Beginning May 11, 2025, New York City employers will have to physically post and electronically deliver a copy of their written lactation room...
What Are Employer Responsibilities Under New York State’s Retail Worker Safety Act?
New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (the “Act”) is expected to take effect on June 2, 2025. The Act’s implementation was pushed back due to...
Is Your Organization at Risk? The Importance of Conducting an Employment Practices Audit
Keeping up with all aspects of a business can be challenging, particularly when the organization rapidly grows. Leaders often focus on the daily...
Are Employers Required to Provide Time Off to Vote?
As Election Day approaches, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut employers should be aware of their obligations under their respective state time...
What are the Changes to New York’s Paid Sick Leave Law?
Governor Hochul’s 2024-2025 fiscal budget, which was signed on April 20, 2024, has brought about various amendments to the laws governing employers....
What is the New Rule Regarding the Federal Pregnancy Workers Act?
In our April 26, 2023, article, we informed readers of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s (PWFA) implementation and its extension to protect...
How Has Texting Pervaded the Workplace and What Should Employers Know About It?
Etiquette of Workplace Texting Communication through electronic mail and handwritten messages has now been replaced with the instantaneousness of...
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