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June 24, 2025
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The Surge in Labor Strikes and Union Organizing

Over the past two years, the United States has seen an extraordinary shift in labor relations. More than 60 major labor strikes have occurred alongside over […]
June 17, 2025
NY/NJ employment law developments

Crackdown on Non-Compete Agreements

The FTC recently finalized a rule banning most non-compete agreements across the nation, making a move to protect workers’ rights and promote job mobility. But, on […]
June 10, 2025
Understanding the EEOC’s 2024 Workplace Harassment Guidance

Workplace Discrimination Complaints Are Rising

Discrimination and harassment in the workplace are growing, persistent issues. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), over 88,000 new charges of employment discrimination […]
June 3, 2025
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New Protections for Domestic Workers in New Jersey

The New Jersey Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, now in effect as of July 1, 2024, introduces sweeping changes to how domestic workers are treated under […]
May 22, 2025
The Impact of Racist Algorithms and the Push for Equity in AI

New Jersey’s Civil Rights and Technology Initiative

New Jersey is taking bold steps to protect residents from algorithmic discrimination with a groundbreaking Civil Rights and Technology Initiative. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more […]
May 15, 2025
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New York’s New Paid Prenatal Leave Laws

As of January 1, 2025, New York became the first state in the country to guarantee paid time off specifically for prenatal medical care. The new […]
May 8, 2025
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New Rules for Independent Contractor Classification in NJ

What is the ABC Test? The ABC test is New Jersey’s three-part legal framework requiring workers to meet ALL three criteria to be classified as independent […]
May 1, 2025
NY/NJ employment law developments

What Should You Know About NY’s Retail Worker Safety Act?

New York State has introduced one of the most comprehensive workplace safety measures for retail employees in the country. The Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA), signed […]
April 15, 2025
discrimination law

Will the Supreme Court Reshape Reverse Discrimination Law?

Executive Summary The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide whether majority-group plaintiffs in discrimination cases should face higher legal barriers than minority plaintiffs. The Ames v. […]
April 15, 2025
The Impact of Racist Algorithms and the Push for Equity in AI

Why Should You Focus On Employee Data Privacy?

Key Takeaways Why Do Employers Need to Protect Employee Data? If you’re an employer, you have a responsibility to handle and safeguard your employees’ data, just […]