Expanded Military Service and Veteran Protections Under New Jersey Law

New Jersey Senate Bill 3800 amends the state’s Law Against Discrimination to expand protections related to military service and veteran status, clarify the scope of prohibited conduct under the statute, and update statutory terminology. The legislation adds service in the ... Read More

New Jersey Expands Payroll Record Responsibilities for Public Work Projects

Employers and contractors engaged in work for public bodies in New Jersey will face expanded payroll record obligations beginning October 20, 2026, under New Jersey Senate Bill 1403. The updated requirements strengthen oversight of wages, hours, and other employment conditions ... Read More

New York City Expands Site Safety Training to Include Mental‑Health Requirements

New York City has enacted a local law expanding construction Site Safety Training to include instruction on mental health, suicide prevention, and alcohol and substance‑misuse. The amendment adds these subjects to the requirements for obtaining and renewing Site Safety Training ... Read More

California Updates Workplace Poster for Paid Sick Leave

California has updated the workplace poster for the state’s Healthy Workplace/Healthy Family Act. The new poster includes additional qualifying reasons for sick leave that were added to the Act in 2025, including leave for certain court-related reasons and for certain ... Read More

Updated Compliance Guidance on Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act

As you know, Pittsburgh recently updated the city’s Paid Sick Days Act (PSDA) by increasing both the accrual rate and amount of paid sick leave available to employees (based on employer size). Additionally, the city’s Office of Equal Protection has ... Read More

New Jersey Adopts Comprehensive Disparate Impact Rules Amid Federal Shift

New Jersey recently announced new regulations under the state’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD), described by its Attorney General as the most comprehensive state-level disparate impact rules in the country. This update follows President Trump’s executive order, Restoring Equality of Opportunity ... Read More

California Publishes New “Workplace Know Your Rights” Model Employee Notice

As you know, Senate Bill 294, known as the “Workplace Know Your Rights Act,” expands employee notice requirements for California employers. The Act requires employers to provide a stand‑alone written notice outlining certain workplace rights to new hires at the ... Read More

New York Restricts Use of Consumer Credit History in Employment Decisions

New York has enacted S03072, amending the New York Fair Credit Reporting Act to limit the use of consumer credit history in employment-related decisions. The law will become effective on April 18, 2026, and applies to hiring and other personnel ... Read More

New York Introduces Comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Standards for Health Care Facilities

New York has enacted a law requiring hospitals and nursing homes to implement Workplace Violence Prevention Plans (WPVPP). The legislation applies to facilities regulated under the state’s Public Health Law and introduces obligations for hazard assessment, employee training, and incident ... Read More

Trapped at Work Act Takes Effect in New York

New York has enacted the Trapped at Work Act, a law aimed at protecting workers from restrictive employment agreements. The act prohibits employers from requiring workers or job applicants to sign employment promissory notes. These notes typically require payment to ... Read More

Approaching Deadline for California SB 164 Reporting Requirements

California enacted SB 164 in 2024, replacing SB 54 and maintaining most of its original requirements with some key amendments. This law is designed to promote transparency in venture capital funding by requiring firms with a California nexus to report ... Read More

Administration Issues Executive Order on Proxy Advisory Oversight

President Trump has issued an Executive Order focused on strengthening protections for American investors against the influence of foreign-owned proxy advisory firms. These firms have been identified by the Administration as exerting significant influence over corporate governance decisions, including shareholder ... Read More