Following up on our May 16, 2025 article discussing the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice’s (DOJ)...
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Are Phone-Free Schools Becoming the New Standard Across the U.S?
Over the past decade, parents, educators, and policymakers have increasingly questioned how constant smartphone access is shaping the way children...
Can Text Messages Become Legally Binding?
In today’s business landscape, deals are no longer made exclusively in boardrooms or through formally drafted agreements. Emails, direct messages...
What are Practical Steps for Employers to Meet New York’s Disparate Impact Standards?
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...
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,...
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