Kerri Beatty 
In a recent social media post, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) Chair Andrea Lucas brings the agency’s shift in priorities to the forefront by urging white males to file claims if they have experienced workplace discrimination based on their race or sex. Specifically, on the social media platform X, Andrea Lucas stated, “Are you … Read more
As a large part of the country is faced with an impending winter storm, employers face an equally challenging decision of whether to close their operations for the safety of their employees. This decision can be difficult, and employers must be aware of their legal obligations. The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) requires employers to … Read more
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law that amends the New York Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit employers from obtaining or using credit history for employment decisions. The law becomes effective April 18, 2026. Specifically, the amendment makes it unlawful for an employer, labor organization, employment agency, or its agent to: … Read more
On December 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the “Trapped at Work Act.” The law became effective immediately. The new law prohibits employers from requiring “employment promissory notes” as a condition of employment. “Employment promissory note” is defined as any instrument, agreement, or contract provision that requires a worker to pay the employer … Read more
As you may be aware, New York State Paid Family Leave provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of job protected, paid time off to bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or to assist loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad on active … Read more
On January 1, 2026, the minimum wage will increase to $17.00 per hour for employees located in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County, and to $16.00 per hour for employees in the remainder of New York State. Beginning on January 1, 2027, increases to the minimum wage rates will be based on inflation … Read more