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, […]
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 […]
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