On July 17, 2026, New Jersey law A3451/S2950 went into effect, expanding coverage for workers under the New Jersey Family Leave Act. Previously, New Jersey law required employers with 30+ employees to offer paid family leave to employees who worked at least 1,000 hours in the past 12 months. This new law expands coverage to […]
As artificial intelligence becomes more common in workplace hiring, concerns are growing that these tools may introduce or reinforce bias. Those concerns are central to Mobley v. Workday Inc., a proposed class action filed in 2023 alleging that Workday’s algorithmic applicant-screening tools discriminated on the basis of age, race, and disability in violation of the […]
New York employees may want to keep an eye on Senate Bill S09759, which would significantly limit the use of non-compete agreements in the state. The bill, which passed the New York Senate but did not receive a vote in the Assembly before the close of the 2026 legislative session, would prohibit employers from requiring […]
The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act, commonly known as the PUMP Act, was enacted in 2022 as an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The law requires most employers to provide nursing employees with reasonable break time and a private space, other than a bathroom, to express breast milk for […]
A recent executive order from Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed in June 2026 directs city agencies to analyze workers’ compensation claims to better understand how often heat-related illnesses occur on the job. The order also requires mayoral agencies to develop heat illness prevention plans for employees and contractors, while reviewing whether additional construction site heat safety […]
On August 13, 2026, New York City local news outlet The City Reporter broke the story that “Brooklyn Cyclones concessions workers have been getting stiffed on some of their paychecks this season, as tips disappeared under new management.” The Cyclones are Brooklyn’s beloved minor league baseball team, and legions of New Yorkers make the trek […]
When you have a disability and need a workplace adjustment to perform your job, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives you the right to request a reasonable accommodation from your employer. The ADA is a federal law that prohibits disability discrimination and requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants […]
The Supreme Court’s Sports Decision Isn’t the End of the Story for Transgender Rights The United States Supreme Court recently held that states may maintain women’s and girls’ sports teams based on biological sex without violating Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause. In West Virginia v. B.P.J., the Court concluded that states may determine […]
On May 13, 2026, the New York State Legislature passed Assembly Bill A4424A, the Anti-Waiver of Employment Rights Act. The bill now awaits the Governor’s signature. If signed into law, the Act will take effect immediately and will invalidate any express or implied contractual provision that waives or otherwise limits an employee’s substantive or procedural […]
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, […]
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