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  • New York Ends Year Passing Several New Employment Laws

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    New York Ends Year Passing Several New Employment Laws

    New York closed out 2025 with sweeping employment reforms—from banning ‘stay‑or‑pay’ training repayment agreements to restricting credit checks, codifying disparate impact claims, and mandating violence-prevention programs in healthcare—what HR teams need to know.



















































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States increase noncompete agreement income thresholds

Review the seven states where employers will need to pay higher salaries to employees subject to a noncompete …

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Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order blocked for now

A federal judge in Maryland has issued a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.

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Private-sector DEI programs land in DOJ crosshairs

Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division to "investigate, eliminate, and …

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Preventing employee burnout: Employers must take the lead

Employee burnout can damage your talent strategy and productivity. Learn about the the conditions that lead to employee …

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EEOC orders review of LGBTQ+ discrimination claims

In response to Executive Order 14168, the EEOC has directed its staff to elevate discrimination claims implicating sexual …

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EEOC Firings Could Accelerate Trump’s Agenda

President Trump has removed two Democratic members from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

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NLRB memo advises on how to harmonize labor and EEO Requirements

Both the National Labor Relations Act and EEO laws against discrimination should be given full effect by employers, …

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Global legislative changes to look out for in 2025

Our international editor Ronelle Barreto presents shifts in the future legislative landscape in 26 different countries – at …

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Review our guidance on two important I-9 questions we received through the Ask Our Experts service.

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