As of July 2, 2025, New York City’s new rules for paid prenatal personal care leave are in effect. With the first month of enforcement now behind us, it is critical for all employers with employees working in New York City to...more
7/31/2025
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On June 5, 2025, in a unanimous and highly anticipated decision, the U.S. Supreme Court in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, No. 23-1039, clarified a critical point in employment law: all employees—regardless of...more
6/27/2025
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Title VII
In a significant shift for businesses, nonprofit organizations and gig-economy workers, the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced on May 1st that it will no longer enforce the 2024 independent...more