Employment Law Observer

Learn who’s covered under New York City’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Act (ESSTA), new tracking/reporting rules, and compliance steps for employers.

Read key takeaways and practical compliance recommendations for plan sponsors from a recent Seventh Circuit decision underscoring the importance of strictly following plan procedures when updating beneficiary designations.

Read the practical takeaways for employers from a recent Eleventh Circuit decision that clarifies when expenses such as transportation, travel to worksites, tool collection, and waiting at a labor hall are, or are not, compensable.

Read how New York’s Trapped at Work Act makes “stay-or-pay” promissory notes unlawful and protects a broad definition of “workers,” including employees, contractors, interns, and more.

Is your payroll compliant for 2026? Ensure your business is in compliance with New York State’s increased minimum wage rate, effective January 1, 2026.

Explore our annual "12 Days of the Holidays" blog series as we review key California labor and employment law updates for 2026, covering workplace safety, discrimination, paid leave, and more.

Read our blog post to ensure your business is prepared to comply with Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave program, taking effect January 1, 2026. 

A recent Illinois appellate court decision could provide a roadmap for plaintiffs to sue employers over a workplace attack by a coworker. Read our analysis and key risk management takeaways in our new blog post.

Learn how Illinois’ new VESSA amendment requires employers to permit employees to use company devices to document workplace violence. Ensure your policies are compliant by reading our new blog post.

The Executive Order directs federal agencies to eliminate or de-prioritize disparate impact liability “to the maximum degree possible,” fundamentally realigning federal enforcement around intentional discrimination and away from statistical disparities alone.

Learn about key changes to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act requirements taking effect January 1, 2026, and read our latest blog post for practical guidance on how employers can ensure compliance.

Learn the new employer obligations under the Illinois Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act, taking effect on June 1, 2026.

Read how a Seventh Circuit ruling has offered employers greater leverage to challenge collective actions and limit litigation risks.

Learn how a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision clarifies the limits of ADA protections for retired employees and what steps employers should take to ensure compliance.

Learn about the key changes to meal and rest break obligations for Minnesota employers and the remedies available to employees if these required breaks are not provided.

Learn how New York employers must include a notice of employee rights and remedies under the New York Reproductive Health Bias Law.

Read our blog post to learn the significance of a Second Circuit ruling clarifying that employees may qualify for reasonable accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) even if they can perform their essential job functions without them.

Read our blog post to learn more about each new amendment under New York's Retail Workers Safety Act and steps to ensure workplace safety compliance.

Read how, before May 11, 2025, employers will need to revise their lactation room accommodation policies in compliance with New York City's amended law and to physically and electronically post their policies.

Read how New York State's Fashion Workers Act affects businesses in the fashion industry, including registration requirements and new obligations for model management companies.