The following tips provide a snapshot of important activity in labor and employment law.
2026
- March Tip of the Month: New York Codifies Disparate Impact Liability Under the State Human Rights Law
- February Tip of the Month: New York Prohibits Use of Consumer Credit History Checks in Employment-Related Decisions
January Tip of the Month: New York’s “Trapped at Work Act” Addresses Repayment Agreements
2025
- November Tip of the Month: NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act Amended, Effective February 2026
- October Tip of the Month: Preparing for New York’s 2026 Minimum Wage and Overtime Exemption Updates
- September Tip of the Month: H-1B Visa Program Faces New $100,000 Fee
- July Tip of the Month: New York COVID Sick Leave Law Finally Sunsets
- June Tip of the Month: Supreme Court Decision Levels the Playing Field for “Reverse Discrimination” Claims
- May Tip of the Month: New York Eases Penalties for First-Time Pay Frequency Violations
- April Tip of the Month: Second Circuit Opines on Reasonable Accommodation Issue
- March Tip of the Month: New Bill Revisits Noncompete Ban for New York Employees
- February Tip of the Month: Federal Court Issues Nationwide Injunction Against Trump's Executive Orders on DEI Initiatives
January Tip of the Month: Trump Executive Orders Challenge DEI Programs
2024
- December Tip of the Month: New York Enacts Paid Prenatal Leave Law
- November Tip of the Month: Texas Court Nullifies DOL Overtime Rule: Employers Face Decisions
- October Tip of the Month: U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance on AI in the Workplace
- September Tip of the Month: New York's “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act: New Compliance Mandates for Independent Contractor Agreements Effective August 2024
- August Tip of the Month: Court Blocks FTC Rule Banning Employment-Related Noncompete Agreements
- June Tip of the Month: Updated EEOC Guidance Enhances Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Protections
- May Tip of the Month: New York State Budget Brings Employment-Related Developments
- March Tip of the Month: Employees May Now Sue Employers for Alleged Violations of the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Leave Law
- February Tip of the Month: SEC Targets Whistleblower Restrictions in Employment-Related Agreements
- January Tip of the Month: DOL Reinstates 'Economic Realities Test' for Independent Contractor Analysis
2023
- December Tip of the Month: New York Limits the Scope of Enforceable Employee Invention Assignment Agreements
- November Tip of the Month: New York Minimum Wage Set To Increase in 2024
- October Tip of the Month: Employers Must Consider Generative AI Policies
- September Tip of the Month: New York Bans Employers From Requiring Disclosure of Personal Social Media Login Credentials
- August Tip of the Month: NLRB Decision Modifies Independent Contractor Analysis
- July Tip of the Month: Supreme Court DEI Decisions Raise Questions for Employers
- June Tip of the Month: New York State Legislature Passes Bill Banning Noncompete Agreements
- May Tip of the Month: NYC Council Adds Height and Weight as Protected Characteristics Under Human Rights Law
- April Tip of the Month: New York City Publishes Final Rule Regarding Use of AI Tools in Employment Decision-Making
- March Tip of the Month: New York Amends Forthcoming Pay Transparency Law
- February Tip of the Month: NLRB Ruling Affects Nondisparagement and Confidentiality Provisions
2022
- November Tip of the Month: NLRB Proposes New "Joint Employer" Legal Standard
- October Tip of the Month: DOL Proposes New Rule on Independent Contractor Status
- September Tip of the Month: Employers With California Employees Must Ensure CalSavers Retirement Program Compliance
- August Tip of the Month: New York City Steps Up Enforcement of Worker Protection Laws
- July Tip of the Month: New York State's Freelance Isn't Free Act
- June Tip of the Month: Potential Changes to New York State Job Posting Requirements
- May Tip of the Month: Legislation Limiting Employers' Use of Restrictive Covenants
- April Tip of the Month: New York City to Restrict Use of AI in Employment-Related Decisions
- February Tip of the Month: New York City Enacts Pay Transparency Law
- January Tip of the Month: New York Mandates Electronic Monitoring Notice