Scott Green explains how NYC’s new administration may intensify labor law enforcement and what employers should do to stay compliant.
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New Jersey Imposes Apprentice and Length of Service Requirements on Prevailing Wage Projects
New Jersey Imposes Apprentice and Length of Service Requirements on Prevailing Wage Projects
On January 12, 2026, New Jersey enacted amendments to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act. Effective in mid-March, the amendments1 establish minimum qualifications for workers on public works projects. To perform public work, contractors will be required
2026 California Employment Law Update: The Workplace Know Your Rights Act
With the passing of California SB 294, by February 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, employers are required to provide a stand-alone written notice to current employees and new employees upon hire, with information related to employee rights, including:
2026 California Employment Law Update: Independent Contractors and Employee Vehicle Business Expenses
Effective January 1, 2026, SB 809 adds Labor Code sections 2750.9, 2775.5, and 2802.2. The law reaffirms that mere ownership of a vehicle, including a personal vehicle or a commercial vehicle used by a person in providing labor or services for remuneration, does not make that person an independent contractor. The ABC test still applies, meaning drivers may be classified as independent contractors only if they are free from the hiring entity’s control, do not work outside the hiring entity’s usual course of the business, and are running an independent business.
2026 California Employment Law Update: California Bans “Stay to Play” Clauses
New Year, New Poster: Navigating California Paid Sick Leave Updates
New Year, New Poster: Navigating California Paid Sick Leave Updates
New York Employers: 2026 Retirement Compliance Deadline is Approaching
New York State is rolling out a mandatory retirement savings requirement that will affect many private employers starting this year.
New York Employers Beware: Credit Checks Are Being Banned Statewide
Effective April 18, 2026, New York City’s ban on credit searches in connection with employment decisions will now apply to all employers in New York State, unless one of the narrowly construed exemptions applies.
Illinois Amends Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act to Require Handling ID Discrepancy Notifications
Effective December 12, 2025, Illinois Senate Bill (SB) 2339 (Public Act 104-0455), which amended the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act, introduces new employer obligations and compliance requirements and repeals other provisions such as the attestation requirement and the requirement to post a notice.
California Civil Rights Department Previews 2025 Pay Data Reporting Templates
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has published preliminary templates and guidance in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the 2025 California pay reporting cycle, which is expected to open in early February 2026. These preliminary documents outline several changes to the pay reporting process that employers should
Cannabis at Work: Navigating California’s New Protections Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
California’s off-duty cannabis use protections continue to evolve, and employers are scrambling to update policies. In this episode, Jen breaks down recent…
Revisions to New York’s Trapped at Work Act Already in the Works
Just weeks after New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law prohibiting certain “stay or pay” agreements, state lawmakers have proposed new amendments that, if enacted, would allow employers to require reimbursement for educational expenses for degrees or licenses that qualify employees for other jobs with other employers but that
Employment Law Trends to Watch This Year – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Employment law risk doesn’t stand still—especially in California. In this episode, Jen discusses the key trends, enforcement priorities, and litigation risks employers should be watching this year, and how to stay ahead of them.
NYC Expands Construction Safety Training to Include Mental Health
New York City recently enacted a local law to address growing mental health concerns within the construction industry, reflecting increased attention on suicide prevention and substance abuse. The new law amends the New York City Building Code to broaden required site safety training (SST) to include mental health and wellness, suicide risk and prevention, and…
New York City Now Requires Construction Safety Training to Include Mental Health and Substance Abuse Awareness
On January 3, 2026, the New York City Council enacted legislation (Int. No. 1384-2025) amending Local Law 126 of 2021, which regulates the city’s site safety training (SST) requirements. The new amendment mandates new training on mental health awareness, alcohol and substance misuse, and suicide risk and prevention for construction