2026 Round Up for New York Employers
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Archives for March 12, 2026
New York Department of Health Issues Updated Guidance on Wage Parity Compliance Forms and Certification Submission Dates
New York Department of Health Issues Updated Guidance on Wage Parity Compliance Forms and Certification Submission Dates
On March 9, 2026, the New York Department of Health (DOH) issued updated guidance for Licensed Home Care Services Agencies (LHCSAs), Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MMCOs), Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHAs), former Fiscal
Littler Lightbulb – February 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup
Littler Lightbulb – February 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup
Fifth Circuit Holds Plaintiff Not Entitled to Overtime Unless Company Had Actual or Constructive Knowledge of Time Worked
Following a jury verdict finding the plaintiff in Merritt v. Tex. Farm Bureau, __F.4th __ (5th Cir. Feb. 6, 2026) was not entitled to overtime
Littler Lounge: Unpacking the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Littler Lounge: Unpacking the EU Pay Transparency Directive
The Littler Lounge heads back to Europe as hosts Nicole LeFave and Claire Deason welcome Nic James, a partner from Littler’s London office, for a timely conversation on the EU Pay Transparency Directive. With rules taking shape across member states – and
Bob Robertson Discusses Leveraging AI to Analyze Client Data
Bob Robertson discusses AI’s ability to integrate, synthesize and analyze different types of data and present it to lawyers through platforms that are intuitive and easy to use in “Legalweek 2026 Day 3: The Future of Law Firm Innovation, Enhancing Client Experience,” published by Law.com.Subscription may be required to view article
SJC Affirms Whistleblower Protection for Employees Involved in the Wrongdoing They Report
In its recent decision, Galvin v. Roxbury Community College, No. SJC-13754 (January 27, 2026), the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) unanimously affirmed that the Massachusetts Whistleblower Act (MWA) affords protection to employees, even when they are involved in the wrongdoing to which they object.
Sixth Circuit Finds Sexual Harassment Claim Can Bar Entire Case From Arbitration
On February 25, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in Bruce v. Adams and Reese, LLP that employers cannot compel arbitration of a case under a mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreement when an employee or former employee sues on multiple claims and at least one of
Can AI Chatbots Replace Lawyers: Not If a NY Senate Bill Can Help It
Some years ago, I listened to Richard Susskind speak about the “Future of Professions” and, in his view, how systems like AI might replace them. Indeed, the disruption he predicted largely has materialized in recent years, as many assess what impact AI will have on certain professional services, knowledge-based occupations, such as attorneys, accountants, healthcare…
California’s Proposed Menopause Workplace Protections: What Employers Need to Know About AB 1940
Assembly Bill (AB) 1940, introduced in February 2026, represents a potentially significant development in California employment law. If enacted, this legislation would expressly include perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause within the definition of “sex” under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), making discrimination based on these conditions an unlawful
NLRB Declines to Overrule Ex‑Cell‑O: What Employers Should Know
NLRB Declines to Overrule Ex‑Cell‑O: What Employers Should Know
In a closely watched development, the National Labor Relations Board has declined to overrule Ex‑Cell‑O Corp., 185 NLRB 107 (1970), preserving a 56‑year‑old framework that limits remedies when an employer refuses to bargain to test a union’s certification and an appeals
More workers are taking a phased approach to retirement — and employers are starting to help
Formal phased retirement programs that offer a reduced or flexible schedule and a lighter workload have been few and far between. That’s changing.
Bullies still exist in 2026 workplaces. Why are they not only surviving but thriving?
From Donald Trump to top chef René Redzepi—who is stepping back from his restaurant project after a career of self-confessed staff abuse—Kat Brown asks why the workplace still relies so much on bullying to get the job done
If You’re ‘Voluntold’ To Take On More Work, Take These Next Steps
If you’re “voluntold” to take on extra work, learn the constructive steps you can take to protect your mental health, workload, reputation and career trajectory.
How do you deal with workplace uncertainty?
We can still lead — and stay productive — under pressure
To unlock employee effort, don’t overlook the person holding the wrench
In an uneven economic climate, one message to employees seems universal across business leaders: Do better. Easier said than done.