In an opinion issued on May 15, 2025, the State of New York Tax Appeals Tribunal, the highest administrative forum for state tax appeals, upheld the application of the state’s income tax “convenience rule” imposing New York tax on wages earned by a New York City law school professor while
Sierra Vierra Comment on Post-COVID Workplace Mask Policies and Safety Communication
Sierra Vierra comments on the need for clear communication and adaptable mask policies in workplaces based on local laws and safety standards in “What the End of COVID-Era Mask Mandates Has Meant for Baristas,” published by Barista Magazine. Subscription may be required to view article
Michelle Phillips and Kenneth Wentz Comment on on Iowa’s Removal of Gender Identity as a Protected Class
Michelle Phillips and Kenneth Wentz comment on the recent change to Iowa’s Civil Rights Code, highlighting its impact on gender identity protections in employment and housing in “‘Gender Identity’ pulled from Iowa Civil Rights Code, what has changed for transgender Iowans?,” published by KCRG. Subscription may be required to view article
Lisa Marsh Discusses Uncertainty Surrounding OSHA’s Heat Stress Rule Amid NIOSH Layoffs
Lisa Marsh discusses how the loss of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) scientific support could create compliance challenges for employers in “Work Safety Researching Arm Overhaul Threatens Heat Rulemaking,” published by Bloomberg Law. Subscription may be required to view article
Puerto Rico Supreme Court Reaffirms Importance of Just Cause for Employee Terminations
TakeawaysIn the wrongful discharge case of Méndez Ruiz v. Techno Plastics Industries, Inc., the Court found an employee’s exhaustion of the 12-month Workers’ Compensation leave is not automatic grounds for a just cause termination.Puerto Rico does not recognize employment-at-will.Just cause analysis is necessary for terminations in Puerto Rico.Related link
We get Privacy for work: The Privacy Pitfalls of a Remote Workforce
Remote work has given employers and employees pathbreaking flexibility, but it has also raised a host of data and employee privacy concerns.
Building a Compliant Workforce: Legal Considerations for Hiring in Puerto Rico from Recruitment to Onboarding
*The firm is an accredited provider of HRCI and SHRM.Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for an overview of legal considerations for hiring in Puerto Rico. The webinar will explore Puerto Rico law requirements regarding:Mandatory RegistrationsRequired Written PoliciesBackground ChecksDrug TestingApplication and Interview ProcessRemote Worker Laws
Matthew Camardella Comments on DOL’s Affirmative Action Inquiry Amid Agency Wind-Down
Matthew Camardella comments on confusion surrounding the agency’s intended use of requested information as the OFCCP prepares to shut down, raising questions about transparency and future enforcement in “Federal Contractors Weigh Risks of DOL’s Affirmative Action Ask,” published by Bloomberg Law. Subscription may be required to view article
State Department Resumes Student, Exchange Visitor Visa Processing with Focus on Online Presence
The U.S. Department of State has announced resumption of student and exchange visitor visa processing, along with expanded digital vetting procedures. The
OFCCP To Close All Prior Section 503 and VEVRAA Compliance Reviews Following Secretary of Labor Order Reviving Enforcement Activities
In conjunction with the recent proposed rule changes to the Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’
OFCCP Proposes Changes to Veterans and Disability Regulations
OFCCP has published proposed modifications to the VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations which govern federal contractor affirmative action obligations for
Daniel Jacobs Discusses Employer Obligations Under NYC’s Expanded Prenatal Leave Rules
Daniel Jacobs discusses the new administrative and policy requirements under New York City’s paid prenatal leave regulations, which went into effect on July 2, 2025 in “3 Things To Know About NYC’s New Prenatal Leave Regs,” published by Law360. Subscription may be required to view article
Kaha Kvachatadze Spotlighted for Joining Jackson Lewis in White Plains
Kaha Kvachatadze discusses his move to Jackson Lewis’ White Plains office and the experiences he brings to the firm’s Immigration group in “Ex-Pfizer Immigration Lead Joins Jackson Lewis In NY,” published by Law360. Subscription may be required to view article
Melissa Pascualini Authors “Oklahoma Expands Its Security Breach Notification Law”
Melissa Pascualini authors “Oklahoma Expands Its Security Breach Notification Law,” published by SHRM. Subscription may be required to view article
Jason Kaner and Jessica Mazzeo Author “Two Sides of the Same Coin: Risks and Rewards of Using AI in the Workplace”
Jason Kaner and Jessica Mazzeo author “Two Sides of the Same Coin: Risks and Rewards of Using AI in the Workplace,” published by The Legal Intelligencer. Subscription may be required to view article