NYC’s New Prenatal Leave Requirements: What Employers Must Know Ahead of July 2025
NYC’s New Prenatal Leave Requirements: What Employers Must Know Ahead of July 2025 New York City employers will soon face new compliance obligations as the City’s expanded Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) prenatal leave requirements take effect on July 2, 2025. These rules build upon New York State’s Paid Prenatal Leave law, which […]
New York Finalizes Guidance for Retail Workplace Violence Prevention Law
New York Finalizes Guidance for Retail Workplace Violence Prevention Law Overview New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act, passed in 2024 and taking effect in part as of June 2, 2025, imposes new workplace violence prevention obligations for certain retail employers. Just days before the effective date, the State issued guidance, including a model policy, model […]
DOL Reinstates Independent Contractor Opinion Letter: Key Implications for Gig Economy Employers
DOL Reinstates Independent Contractor Opinion Letter: Key Implications for Gig Economy Employers Overview In a significant policy reversal, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has reinstated a 2019 opinion letter favoring independent contractor classification for gig workers. The reinstated guidance, now reissued as Opinion Letter FLSA2025-2, provides a more business-friendly interpretation of independent contractor status […]
Federal Court Blocks EEOC Rule on Abortion Accommodations Under the PWFA
Federal Court Blocks EEOC Rule on Abortion Accommodations Under the PWFA Overview A federal district court has struck down part of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) final rule under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), specifically blocking provisions that required employers to accommodate elective abortions as part of pregnancy-related medical conditions. The EEOC’s Original […]
EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection Opens for 2024 Filing
EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection Opens for 2024 Filing The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has officially opened the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection period. Employers subject to this annual reporting requirement should be aware of the updated filing timelines, procedures, and compliance reminders. Who Must File The EEO-1 Component 1 report is […]
New York State Bill Would Restrict Employer Inquiries on Salary Expectations
New York State Bill Would Restrict Employer Inquiries on Salary Expectations A proposed bill in the New York State Legislature could significantly change the hiring process for employers by limiting discussions around applicant salary expectations. Overview of the Proposed Law Introduced as Bill 2025-A1289, the legislation would: The bill is currently pending in committee in […]
Federal Court Blocks EEOC’s Gender Identity Guidance: Key Takeaways for Employers
Federal Court Blocks EEOC’s Gender Identity Guidance: Key Takeaways for Employers A recent federal court decision has narrowed the EEOC’s authority to enforce certain gender identity accommodation requirements under Title VII. This case provides helpful clarification for employers navigating evolving workplace obligations in this area. The EEOC’s 2024 Harassment Guidance In 2024, the EEOC issued […]
Hiring Minors for Summer 2025: Key Compliance Reminders for New York Employers
Hiring Minors for Summer 2025: Key Compliance Reminders for New York Employers As summer approaches, many businesses and camps are preparing to hire minors for seasonal positions. Before welcoming young workers, employers must ensure full compliance with New York’s child labor regulations. Until the modernized minor employment regulations take effect in two years, employers must […]
New York Adopts FY 2026 State Budget: Key Takeaways for Employers
New York Adopts FY 2026 State Budget: Key Takeaways for Employers On April 28, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a finalized agreement on the state’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. While much of the budget focuses on tax relief, infrastructure, education, and public safety, certain aspects may be of interest to employers as they […]
Federal Court Strikes Down EEOC Rule on Elective Abortion Accommodations Under the PWFA
Federal Court Strikes Down EEOC Rule on Elective Abortion Accommodations Under the PWFA May 28, 2025 On May 21, 2025, a federal court in Louisiana vacated a portion of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) final rule under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) that required employers to accommodate elective abortions. The court held that […]
