The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to review whether employers may deny religious accommodations, when granting those accommodations could conflict with state regulations and expose the employer to penalties. The cases, Does v. Hochul and Braccia v. Northwell Health Systems, involved former New York healthcare workers who challenged the denial of their requests for religious […]
New York City is among a small but growing number of jurisdictions that have enacted protections against height and weight discrimination. Under the New York City Human Rights Law, employees and job applicants are protected from discrimination based on their height, weight, or body size. Since November 26, 2023, employers generally may not base employment […]
On June 23, 2026, the New York Court of Appeals decided Walton v. Comfort Sys. USA (Syracuse), Inc., 2026 N.Y. Slip Op. 03911, 2026 WL 1790858 (N.Y. June 23, 2026), holding that maintenance technicians could proceed with their suit seeking prevailing wages from their employer. The employer argued that the technicians’ suit should be dismissed, […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a legal opinion concluding that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) guidelines on disparate impact liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act are unconstitutional. The opinion is consistent with a broader administrative shift away from disparate impact liability. This opinion follows the Trump Administration’s Executive Order outlining […]
New York lawmakers recently passed S3460, a bill that would permit employees to access their personnel records within five (5) business days of their employers receiving a written request. The bill defines personnel records as documents that relate to an “employee’s qualifications for employment, promotion, transfer, additional compensation or disciplinary action[s].” An employer must provide […]
Pay transparency gives you clearer visibility into how much a job pays—so you’re not navigating the hiring process without key information. In states with these laws, employers may have to share salary ranges upfront or upon request, helping you quickly decide if a role is worth pursuing, avoid undervalued offers, and negotiate from a stronger […]
If you work in New York and your work schedule doesn’t give you four straight hours to vote while the polls are open—either before your shift starts or after it ends—you’re allowed to take up to two hours off work and still get paid so you can vote. This time is meant specifically for voting […]
On November 25, 2025, the New York City Council passed INT-1297, an extension of the Gender-Motivated Violence Act (“GMVA”), giving survivors additional time to file lawsuits against their perpetrators. Although INT-1297 was vetoed by Mayor Adams, the City Council overrode his veto on January 29, 2026. What Is The GMVA? The GMVA is a law […]
On December 19, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation amending the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act to protect employees and job applicants from unfair treatment based on their personal credit history. Beginning April 18, 2026, most employers in New York are no longer allowed to ask for, review, or rely on […]
On April 28, 2026, the New York Senate passed bill S8877, which would require employers to disclose an expected hiring timeline or a clear statement that the employer is collecting resumes for future opportunities rather than filling an immediate opening. The bill aims to address concerns about “ghost job” postings, where positions may not actually […]
On March 10, 2026, the New York City Council introduced Bill Int. No. 757, known as the “New York City Minimum Wage Act,” that could reshape wage requirements for employers across the city. If enacted, the proposal would establish a local minimum wage that exceeds New York State’s current rate and implement a series of […]
On March 4, 2026, Judge Orelia E. Merchant denied JP Morgan’s Motion to Compel Arbitration in Faruque v. JP Morgan Chase & Co., et. al.[1] Ms. Faruque, a Vice President at the company, faced discrimination as an Indian woman, including being excluded from meetings, denied promotions, and receiving lower bonuses than her white male peers. […]
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