The tariffs imposed in 2025 created significant economic disruptions, leading to higher prices, supply chain instability, and widespread...
Employment Law
Are Federal Contactors About to See the End of Affirmative Action Requirements?
On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed new rules that would significantly scale back, if not eliminate, affirmative action...
Are Phantom Stock Agreements the Right Incentive Strategy for Your Company?
Attracting and retaining top talent is essential to business success but not every company wants to give away equity to do it. Phantom stock plans...
What Does the DOL’s New Wage Enforcement Policy Mean for Employers?
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued a major policy change that will significantly impact how wage...
The Coldplay Controversy: Time to Review Your Romance Policies
A recent viral moment at a Coldplay concert has reignited the conversation around workplace relationships and the consequences when professional and...
What Best Practices Can Employers Adopt for Heat Safety?
With rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves, employers are preparing for the hot summer season that is upon us. Employers in Maryland will...
Can Employers Still Enforce Workplace Drug Policies in the Age of Legal Cannabis?
With the decriminalization of cannabis use, employers face new challenges in adopting workplace policies to align with evolving laws. While many...
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...