With New York’s express adoption of a disparate impact standard under the New York State Human Rights Law, employers need to take proactive steps to...
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What is Required Under Secure Choice for NY Employers?
New York Secure Choice is a state-facilitated retirement savings program required organizations that do not have an employer-sponsored retirement...
New York’s “Trapped at Work Act”: What Do Employers Need to Know?
On December 29, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the “Trapped at Work Act,” signaling New York State’s firm stance against employment...
What Are the Minimum Wage Updates for 2026?
In 2026, states and localities will again be raising minimum wages, continuing the increases implemented in prior years. The wages listed below do...
Why Are Reference Checks Critical to Effective Hiring?
Reference checks are a critical component of a broader risk-management strategy designed to meet the standard of care and mitigate exposure to...
How Will California’s New AI Hiring Laws Change Your HR Practices?
As of October 1, 2025, California employers are subject to sweeping new compliance under the Civil Rights Council (CRC) regulations governing...
Is your Business Prepared for NYC’s New Safe and Sick Leave Rules?
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,...
What is New York’s Increase in Unemployment Benefits?
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...
How Are Private Schools Working to Close the Skills Gap?
Private schools across New York and neighboring states like New Jersey and Connecticut are adapting quickly to address widening skills gaps among...
How Will the New Tax Law on Tips and Overtime Pay Affect Employees and Business Owners?
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” introduced federal income tax deductions for employees who earn tips and overtime pay. While the...
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