Employment Law Observer
Editors: Kelechi Ajoku and Emily Smith
Welcome to Hinshaw’s Employment Law Observer blog! We share our insights here on significant new case law as well as new federal and state legislative and regulatory developments involving labor and employment law. To stay current on important changes that impact your workplace operations, make sure to subscribe to the blog. Have questions about a topic? Please contact your Hinshaw attorney or email us at info@hinshawlaw.com.
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Employment Law Observer
Sep 26, 2025
Illinois Employers Now Required to Permit Use of Company Devices for Recording Crimes of Violence

Employment Law Observer
Sep 9, 2025
Understanding Illinois’ New NICU Leave Law: Key Takeaways for Employers

Employment Law Observer
Aug 25, 2025
Does the Americans with Disabilities Act Protect Retired Employees?

Employment Law Observer
Apr 7, 2025
Second Circuit Clarifies Standard for Reasonable Accommodation Requests Under the ADA

Employment Law Observer
Mar 17, 2025
Amendments to New York's Retail Worker Safety Act Employers Must Prepare for

Employment Law Observer
Feb 7, 2025
New York City Amends Lactation Room Accommodation Policy Requirements

Employment Law Observer
Jan 31, 2025
How Does New York State's Fashion Workers Act Impact Modeling Businesses and Their Clients?

Employment Law Observer
Jan 8, 2025
6 Labor and Employment Laws New York Employers Must Be Aware of in 2025
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Employment Law Observer
|Jan 8, 2025
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6 Labor and Employment Laws New York Employers Must Be Aware of in 2025
Employment Law Observer
|Sep 17, 2024
|3 min read
How the EFAA Applies to Employee Arbitration Agreements in Sexual Harassment Cases Involving Conduct That Preceded the Law’s Effective Date
Employment Law Observer
|Aug 1, 2024
|4 min read
Second Circuit Dismisses Remote Employee's Discrimination Claim Brought Under New York State Human Rights Law
Employment Law Observer
|May 3, 2024
|3 min read
Implications for New York Employers: Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Protections Examined by Second Circuit
Employment Law Observer
|Apr 4, 2024
|2 min read
New York Expands Anti-Discrimination Laws for Nonresident Job Seekers
Employment Law Observer
|Jan 9, 2024
|1 min read
New York Expands Employer Obligations to Provide Employees with Notice of Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Employment Law Observer
|Nov 25, 2019
|1 min read
New York State Prohibits Employee Discrimination Over Reproductive Health Decisions
Employment Law Observer
|Aug 29, 2019
|2 min read
New York Passes Significant Amendments to Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Law
Employment Law Observer
|Jul 26, 2019
|2 min read