Kerri Beatty 
As a reminder, the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) has been amended expanding its leave entitlements to employees. The amendments went into effect on February 22, 2026. The amended ESSTA requires employers to provide employees with a minimum of 32 hours of unpaid safe and sick time immediately upon hire … Read more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has filed a motion in a Missouri federal court disclosing an investigation into allegations that the sportswear company, Nike may have violated Title VII “by engaging in a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against white employees, applicants, and training program participants in hiring, promotion, demotion, or separation decisions … Read more
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