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

Los Angeles Issues Official List of Approved Providers for Hotel Worker Training

As you know, Los Angeles hotels covered by the Hotel Worker Training Ordinance must deliver paid public housekeeping training through a City-certified provider. Training must be conducted exclusively by certified Public Housekeeping Training Organizations (PHTOs). To meet this requirement, employers ... Read More

Illinois Passes Employee Protections Against Immigration Law Enforcement

Illinois has enacted Senate Bill 2339 to regulate employment practices related to worker authorization. The law applies to all employers statewide and takes effect immediately. The legislation introduces changes to the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act. Under the ... Read More

Trump Administration Issues Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

The Trump Administration has issued an Executive Order titled “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence.” The EO signals a shift toward federal preemption in AI regulation, aiming to establish a “minimally burdensome national standard” and check the emergence ... Read More

Philadelphia City Council Approves Protections and Accommodations for Employees Experiencing Menstruation, Perimenopause, and Menopause

Philadelphia has amended its Fair Practices Ordinance to expressly prohibit discrimination against employees experiencing menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause. This change expands existing protections related to reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. Mayor Parker signed the legislation on ... Read More

NYC Council Enacts Pay Reporting and Equity Laws After Veto Override

The New York City Council overrode Mayor Eric Adams’ veto and approved two new laws, Int. 982-A and Int. 984-A. These measures aim to increase wage transparency and address pay disparities based on race and gender. They require large private ... Read More

Amendments to Delaware Paid Family Medical Leave

Delaware has amended its Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) regulations. The changes take effect on December 11, 2025, ahead of the program’s start date of January 1, 2026. Employers need to review these updates as they affect eligibility, timelines, ... Read More