In today’s constantly shifting employment law landscape, a carefully drafted Employee Handbook is central to mitigating risk while also providing a clear reference point for...
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Beginning April 18, 2026, employers throughout New York State will be prohibited from requesting or using an applicant’s or current employee’s consumer credit history when...
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Rebecca Nathanson had a busy March 2026, keeping on top of the latest in innovation, design, risk and compliance for the construction industry. As part...
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Book Law LLP recently hosted a webinar focused on the legal essentials for ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) therapy providers. We provided practical, real-world guidance on...
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New York and New Jersey now require most for-profit and non-profit private employers to provide retirement savings programs.
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For the past several years, New York State (NYS), New York City (NYC), and New Jersey (NJ) have required employers to provide job-protected sick/safe leave...
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Here is a quick recap of new employment laws in New York and New Jersey that are going into effect this year.
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In December 2025, the NYC Council overrode former Mayor Adams’ veto and enacted the Aland Etienne Safety & Security Act.
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As we previously reported, on December 19, 2025, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Trapped at Work Act.
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As we previously reported, significant changes to the New York City Earned Sick and Safe Time Act (ESSTA) took effect on February 22, 2026.
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On January 23, 2026, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill issued Executive Order No. 7, which places a 90-day pause on most new and pending state...
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At the start of the year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued several opinion letters addressing wage and hour issues, including important clarifications on...
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