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...
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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”) took effect on June 2, 2025. The Act’s implementation was pushed back due to amendments which have...
How Can Employers Prevent Wage and Hour Claims?
As discussed in our February 10, 2025, article, misclassifying workers can result in claims for unpaid wages and overtime, as well as fines and...
ICE Raids Are Here: How Can Your Organization Prepare?
President Trump has signed numerous Executive Orders pertaining to the United States’ Immigration policies within his first few days of office. The...
Can State Discrimination Laws Extend Beyond Its Borders?
The New York Court of Appeals (Court) recently held that New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) and New York State Human Rights Laws (NYSHRL)...
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