Kerri Beatty 
On July 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) announced it is restarting the Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program (“PAID”). PAID enables employers to self-identify and resolve potential minimum wage, overtime, and leave violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family Medical Leave Act. This program allows employers … Read more
The New York State Legislature and Governor Hochul have amended Sections 519 and 521 of the New York Judiciary Law, to increase the daily rate of pay for jury duty in New York State, from $40 to $72. This amendment was enacted through the fiscal year 2025-2026 New York State Budget, which was signed into … Read more
Federal Funding On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released guidance clarifying that federal antidiscrimination laws apply to programs or initiatives that involve discriminatory practices, including those labeled as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) programs. According to the guidance, entities that receive federal funds must ensure that their programs and activities comply … Read more
As a reminder, the New York State COVID-19 paid sick leave law, also known as COVID-19 Paid Emergency Leave, is set to expire on July 31, 2025. Beginning July 31, 2025, New York employers will no longer be required to provide separate leave for COVID-19 quarantines and isolations. After this date, employees may still use regular … Read more
On June 3, 2025, New York City enacted the amended Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) Rules that incorporate New York State’s paid prenatal leave requirements. The amendments will become effective on July 2, 2025. With the new amendments in place, the ESSTA will more closely align with the New York State Paid Prenatal … Read more
As we previously reported, the New York Retail Worker Safety Act, which will impose significant workplace violence prevention requirements on retail employers took effect on June 2, 2025. Under the new law, covered employers are required to (1) implement a written retail workplace violence prevention policy, (2) conduct workplace violence prevention training, and (3) provide … Read more