New York has closed a gap that set it apart from many other states: until now, employees had no general legal right to see their own personnel file....
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What does New Jersey’s Job Protected Leave Cover?
As of July 17, 2026, New Jersey significantly expanded who qualifies for job-protected family leave, adding an estimated 400,000 workers to the...
What is Covered by Connecticut’s Omnibus Workforce Law?
Connecticut just enacted one of the broadest overhauls of its workplace laws in years. Signed in May and largely effective October 1, 2026, the new...
Is the Traditional Workweek Changing?
The 40-hour, Monday-through-Friday workweek has anchored American employment law for nearly a century. Today, that anchor is being tested from...
What Are the Most Effective (and Legally Sound) Employee Retention Strategies?
Replacing an employee is expensive. Studies routinely estimate the cost of turnover at one-half to two times the departing employee's annual salary...
What Does New York’s New Credit Check Law Mean for Employers?
New York employers now face a major change in hiring and employment compliance rules. As of April 2026, most employers across New York State are no...
Deepfakes in the Workplace: Why Employers Should Pay Attention in 2026
A phone call, video message, or virtual meeting request from a company executive once carried an assumption of authenticity. In 2026, employers can...
How Can You Respond to a Department of Labor Complaint
A complaint filed with the U.S. or a State Department of Labor (DOL) can quickly escalate into a wage-and-hour investigation. Employers are best...
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...
Can AI Note-Takers Get Your Organization in Legal Trouble?
Workplace recording issues are evolving quickly. What used to mean a hidden phone in a conference room now includes AI transcription tools,...
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