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Client Alert: Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Rules Officially Eliminated
On October 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor formally rescinded regulations requiring federal contractors to maintain affirmative action plans for women and minorities. The change follows the January 2025 revocation of Executive Order 11246 and confirms that contractors are no longer required to prepare or maintain these plans.
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Client Alert: New York City Amends Fair Chance Act Rules for Criminal Background Checks
Effective October 30, 2026, amended NYC Fair Chance Act rules will prohibit employers from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal history before making a conditional job offer and further restrict when employers may take adverse employment actions based on criminal history.
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Client Alert: DOL Issues Guidance on the New York Trapped At Work Act
The New York State Department of Labor recently issued guidance on the Trapped At Work Act. The guidance clarifies that the Act covers new agreements, and new or amended terms in existing agreements, entered into on or after the law’s effective date of December 19, 2026.
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