Employers

New York’s Upcoming Workplace Laws: What Retail, Warehouse, and Fashion Employers Must Know to Stay Compliant

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New York employers in the retail, warehouse, and fashion sectors must prepare for the implementation of three critical workplace laws in June. These new regulations focus on enhancing workplace safety and improving employee protections, highlighting the need for swift compliance to avoid potential penalties. Starting June 2, the Retail Worker Safety Act will apply to businesses with 10 or more retail employees. Employers are required to develop a written workplace violence prevention policy that identifies risk factors, including late-night shifts and cash handling. They must also provide training on de-escalation techniques and emergency procedures. For … Read more

Understanding the New Landscape of EEO Law: What Employers Need to Know Post-Trump’s Executive Orders

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In Washington, D.C., the landscape of equal employment opportunity law appears to be shifting under the actions of the current administration. However, experts suggest that these changes, while noticeable, may not be as extensive as some fear. Following his inauguration, President Trump initiated a series of Executive Orders impacting EEO law, notably EO 14173, which aims to eliminate illegal discrimination and promote merit-based opportunities. This order has drawn attention from employment law specialists as it reverses a directive in place since 1965 that governed anti-discrimination policies for federal employees and contractors. The new Executive Order … Read more

Governor Whitmer Enacts Key Amendments to Michigan’s Wage and Sick Time Laws, Impacting Workers and Employers Statewide

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Lansing, MI — On February 21, 2025, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer enacted significant changes to the state’s labor laws, signing two pivotal bills that amend the Michigan Wage Act and the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). These legislative adjustments arrived just in time to preempt the existing laws previously slated to take effect by judicial order. The revisions brought about by these new laws aim to adjust compensation dynamics and paid sick leave provisions in ways that will impact both workers and employers across the state. Among the key changes is an accelerated increase in … Read more

Michigan’s New Labor Laws Await Final Approval: What Changes for Workers and Employers?

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Lansing, MI — Michigan workers may soon experience changes in their pay and sick leave benefits as new legislation awaits Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s signature. The recently approved bills, resulting from bipartisan compromise, aim to modify existing labor laws concerning the state’s minimum wage and tipped wage credit, alongside adjustments to how paid sick leave is managed. In particular, these legislative changes are set to introduce phased increases in the state’s minimum wage, while maintaining specific wage conditions for tipped employees. Advocates of the bill argue that these adjustments provide a balanced approach, protecting workers’ rights … Read more