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,...
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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...
How Can Schools Protect Students from Deepfakes in 2025?
A recent RAND American School Leader Panel survey (October 2024) found that 13% of K-12 principals reported incidents of bullying involving...
Is Your Employee Handbook Ready for the Age of AI?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become part of everyday work life. From drafting emails to analyzing data, AI tools are changing how...
Why Do Business Owners Need a Business Audit?
Running a business comes with managing finances, building client relationships and ensuring long-term growth. Amidst these demands, it also requires...
How Do You Get FERPA Compliant?
Schools today handle more data than ever before, from traditional report cards to cloud-based learning systems, making it critical to understand how...
How Can Employers Minimize Legal Risk During Workforce Reductions?
The tariffs imposed in 2025 created significant economic disruptions, leading to higher prices, supply chain instability, and widespread...
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...
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