New York City Considers Raising Minimum Wage to $30 Per Hour
The New York City council is considering a proposal to raise the City’s minimum wage to $30 per hour, a proposal Mayor Zohran Mamdani supported during his mayoral campaign. The…
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NLRB Reinstates 2020 Pre-Biden Joint Employer Standard
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) officially reinstated the 2020 pre-Biden joint employer standard, making joint employer status less likely to be found. The final rule, effective February 27, 2026,…
Connecticut Passes Warehouse Quota Notice Law
Published by the Connecticut Business and Industry AssociationAs part of an emergency certification bill, Connecticut passed a new warehouse quota law effective July 1, 2026. Connecticut joins California, New…
When App Design Becomes a Compliance Risk: NYC’s Enforcement Focus on Delivery Worker Pay
As New York City intensifies enforcement of its delivery worker pay laws, businesses in the app-based economy are facing a new kind of scrutiny—one that extends beyond wage rates and…
AI-Generated Documents Are Not Privileged: Lessons from U.S. v. Heppner
On February 10, 2026, Judge Jed Rakoff issued a pivotal ruling in U.S. v. Heppner that underscores the legal risks of relying on AI tools for generating documents intended for…
New York State Bans Consumer Credit Reports in the Hiring Process
On December 19th, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed SB S3072 into law, amending the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act (“NYFCRA”) to prohibit the use of consumer credit reports…
The Trapped at Work Act: What Employers Need to Know
New York recently enacted legislation affecting certain employment agreements and repayment obligations. Employers need to re-evaluate their “claw back” agreements with their employees. This article summarizes the law, its recent…
Alleged Anti-White Discrimination: Federal Attacks on DEI Continue
Published by Connecticut Law TribuneOn February 4, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced it is investigating allegations that Nike discriminated against its white employees based on diversity,…
The Peacock, the Pup, and the Pony: What Managers Need to Know About Service vs. Emotional Support Animals
Federal, state and possibly local laws mandate certain animals be allowed in all places of public accommodation, including your restaurants. To many, this is counterintuitive. To ensure compliance, Managers and…
NLRB Forecast for 2026
Published by the Connecticut Business and Industry AssociationFor the first time since 2021, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) has a Republican quorum. In December, the U.S.…
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