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As a reminder, effective April 18, 2026, New York State will prohibit employers from obtaining or using consumer credit history for employment decisions (with limited exceptions explained below). Specifically, Governor Hochul signed an amendment to the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act that makes it unlawful for an employer, labor organization, employment agency, or […]
On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order entitled Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (the “Order”). The Order provides, “DEI activities are not only unethical and often illegal, but also cause inefficiencies, waste, and abuse within entities that engage in such practices. Specifically, DEI activities impose artificial costs in hiring, promotion, and […]
On February 17, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) filed a federal lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc. (“Coca-Cola”), claiming that the company violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by excluding male employees from a company sponsored event. The complaint alleges that in September 2024, Coca-Cola held a two-day networking event at […]
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) has released guidance on the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) and its recently enacted amendments. As we previously reported, the amendments took effect on February 22, 2026. The guidance is presented as a FAQ document which can be found […]
As a reminder, the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) has been amended expanding its leave entitlements to employees. The amendments went into effect on February 22, 2026. The amended ESSTA requires employers to provide employees with a minimum of 32 hours of unpaid safe and sick time immediately upon hire […]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has filed a motion in a Missouri federal court disclosing an investigation into allegations that the sportswear company, Nike may have violated Title VII “by engaging in a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against white employees, applicants, and training program participants in hiring, promotion, demotion, or separation decisions […]
In a recent social media post, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) Chair Andrea Lucas brings the agency’s shift in priorities to the forefront by urging white males to file claims if they have experienced workplace discrimination based on their race or sex. Specifically, on the social media platform X, Andrea Lucas stated, “Are you […]
As a large part of the country is faced with an impending winter storm, employers face an equally challenging decision of whether to close their operations for the safety of their employees. This decision can be difficult, and employers must be aware of their legal obligations. The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) requires employers to […]
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law that amends the New York Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit employers from obtaining or using credit history for employment decisions. The law becomes effective April 18, 2026. Specifically, the amendment makes it unlawful for an employer, labor organization, employment agency, or its agent to: […]
On December 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the “Trapped at Work Act.” The law became effective immediately. The new law prohibits employers from requiring “employment promissory notes” as a condition of employment. “Employment promissory note” is defined as any instrument, agreement, or contract provision that requires a worker to pay the employer […]
As you may be aware, New York State Paid Family Leave provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of job protected, paid time off to bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or to assist loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad on active […]
On January 1, 2026, the minimum wage will increase to $17.00 per hour for employees located in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County, and to $16.00 per hour for employees in the remainder of New York State. Beginning on January 1, 2027, increases to the minimum wage rates will be based on inflation […]
