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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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DOL Won’t Enforce Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule

A new enforcement policy directs US Department of Labor investigators to apply criteria that make it easier to …

HR News

REAL ID Enforcement May Disrupt Business Travel

Beginning on May 7, individuals who do not have a REAL ID document will not be able to …

HR News

California Court Approves One-and-Done Meal Break Waivers

A new ruling makes clear that California employees may waive their right to a meal break prospectively.

HR News

Washington Provides Leave for Immigration Hearings

A first-of-its-kind law allowing employees to use paid sick leave to attend immigration-related proceedings could serve as a …

Commentary and Insights

When It’s More Than a Cold: A Time Off Refresher

As with any medical issue, complications and recovery from such illnesses can vary. Here are some considerations for …

HR News

Trump Seeks to End Title VII Disparate Impact Liability

A new Executive Order (EO) would upend federal employment discrimination law by eliminating liability for disparate impact – …

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Ohio Will Allow Employers to Post Some Notices Online

A new law expected to take effect later this summer will give employers the option to post certain …

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Washington Likely to Strengthen Fair Chance Law

The Washington legislature has passed a law that would enhance criminal background screening protections for job applicants and …

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IRS and DHS Agree to Share Certain Immigrant Taxpayer Data

The IRS will share information with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about certain immigrant taxpayers without legal …

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