New York City has amended its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (the Law) to provide new forms of leave and update existing leave requirements. Legislative changes to the Law took effect in February 2026, and the City issued rules on July 23, 2026, clarifying the new...
Artificial intelligence is reshaping every stage of the employment relationship. This creates both tremendous opportunities and legal risk. Drawing on case law, regulatory guidance and real-world examples, this four-part series discusses different aspects of the HR...
WASHINGTON – As America celebrates Labor Day and its 250th anniversary, the U.S. Department of Labor is honoring the generations of American workers whose skill, strength, ingenuity, and determination built the greatest nation and most powerful economy the world has...
Trader Joe’s has agreed to pay $12.47 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit alleging violations of California’s wage and hour laws. According to the complaint, Trader Joe’s: Rounded time punches, resulting in employees being underpaid Excluded “Thank You”...
The court’s analysis demonstrates the importance of thorough documentation in intermittent Family and Medical Leave Act compliance. The court’s analysis demonstrates the importance of thorough documentation in intermittent Family and Medical Leave Act compliance. HR...
In Arkansas, a jury has awarded more than $100,000 to a male surgical technician who filed an EEOC charge alleging he was discriminated against because of his sex. The six-figure verdict is a reminder that federal Title VII protects all employees from sex...
According to a new report, the pace of layoffs spiked last month from the previous month—but the numbers are nuanced, with bright spots amid the seemingly bad news. Executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas’ monthly jobs report out Thursday reported a...
If you provide home health care services in New York City, Nassau County, Suffolk County, or Westchester County, a state law called the Home Care Worker Wage Parity Act affects your pay. This law has been around since 2012, but many home care workers don’t know...
Takeaways NLRB General Counsel Crystal Carey’s 08.26.26 memo identifies seven Biden-era precedents for which she has already sought change and another six she intends to challenge when an appropriate case arises. With a new 3-1 Republican NLRB majority in place,...
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