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Remember that Pay Transparency Law we previously discussed? As of now there’s still no regulation to provide clarity. The regulations that had been proposed expired without being finalized. We’ll explain how this hap…

New York just banned student cell phone use during the school day. Here’s what educators – and parents – need to know, and how schools can turn policy into opportunity. New York recently passed a law aimed at c…

Credit card fees are a tough burden for both businesses and consumers. For New York small businesses, every dollar counts. Yet the fees for accepting credit cards can choke a business. In 2024, New York updated its restric…

As business owners and managers, we’re certain you’re familiar with Labor Law § 196-b which governs which companies have to provide unpaid and/or paid time off for sick workers, called New York Paid Sick Leave (PSL)….

We all know about New York’s paid COVID pandemic leave. New York employers have had to comply with this law for about five years now. As of July 31, 2025, New York paid COVID leave expires. And it’s about time….

The New York Medical Aid in Dying Act is meant to help those who are terminally ill end their life on their own terms. It’s not yet the law in New York State, however. Recently, this new bill passed the New York Senate and…

In a scathing ruling from the bench today, United States District Judge William G. Young of Massachusetts struck down a directive from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) terminating billions in federal research grants…

The Trump Administration remains focused on what it calls illegal diversity, equity, inclusion practices. As a result, the EEOC and federal Department of Justice this spring released two technical assistance documents. We&…

Every June, we see rainbows appear on company logos and social media feeds. But if we’re honest, Pride Month shouldn’t just be a marketing campaign or a once-a-year event. For companies that are serious about growth, reten…

As we know, federal law prohibits employers from taking what the law calls an adverse employment action – some kind of negative action – against an employee for her religious beliefs, even when those beliefs co…