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January 12 2026
Client Alert: Update on Employer Obligations Under the California Workplace Know Your Rights Act
As a follow-up to our November 2025 Client Alert, which can be found here, the California Labor Commissioner recently published a model notice that employers must provide to their employees pursuant to the Workplace Know Your Rights Act (the “Act”).
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January 12 2026
Client Alert: New York Adopts Statewide Cash Acceptance Law
Governor Hochul signed legislation requiring that all retail establishments and food stores accept cash for in-person purchases in the state. The new law largely mirrors existing New York City law.
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January 09 2026
Client Alert: New York Further Limits Employer Use of Credit History in Employment Decisions
The New York Fair Credit Reporting Act was recently amended to significantly limit how employers may use credit history. As of April 18, 2026, employers generally may not rely on an applicant’s or employee’s credit report when making hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, or other employment decisions.
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December 23 2025
Client Alert: New York Bans “Stay-or-Pay” Repayment Agreements
Shortly after California enacted similar legislation in October, New York enacted the New York Trapped at Work Act (the “Act”), which took effect immediately. The Act prohibits employers from requiring workers or applicants to sign certain “stay-or-pay” agreements, including training repayment provisions after December 19, 2025. The Act reflects a growing trend to restrict arrangements viewed as limiting worker mobility.
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December 19 2025
Client Alert: Video Appearances Required for NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Hearings
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (the “Board”) announced that, effective February 2, 2026, all claimants and lay witnesses appearing in virtual hearings must testify by video, with their faces clearly visible on screen.
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December 03 2025
Client Alert: California, Connecticut & New Jersey Minimum Wage Increases For 2026
With 2026 upon us, employers with employees working in California, Connecticut, New Jersey and beyond must prepare for scheduled minimum wage increases. Please read our client alert for the new minimum wage, tip credit and overtime rates.
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December 02 2025
Client Alert: Pennsylvania Enacts CROWN Act, Confirming Protections for Natural and Religious Hairstyles in the Workplace
The Pennsylvania Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act (“CROWN ACT”) was signed into law, amending the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRA”) to clarify that discrimination based on hair texture, hair type, and hairstyles associated with race or religious creed is prohibited. The law goes into effect on January 24, 2026, and protects natural hair and styles such as braids, twists, locs, afros, and cornrows, and hair and head coverings worn for religious reasons.
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December 01 2025
Client Alert: New York Minimum Wage Increases for 2026
With 2026 upon us, New York employers must prepare for scheduled minimum wage increases, tip credit changes, meal credit changes, and increases to the exempt salary threshold. The changes will go into effect on January 1, 2026.
Click here to read the alert.