Military Spouses Relocating to Maryland Soon May Be Able to Work Under Out-of-State Licenses: What to Know
Maryland has enacted legislation intended to reduce licensing barriers for military spouses and service members relocating to Maryland. Effective October 1, 2026, certain…
What New York Employers and Employees Should Know About New Personnel Records and Notice Requirements
New York employers will soon face new obligations regarding employee personnel records. On Sept. 9, 2026, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed S3460 into law, which gives employees (and…
What Employers Need to Know About the Litigation Risks of Employee Remote Work
Employment-related disputes remain a significant source of litigation exposure for organizations. As remote and hybrid work have become seemingly permanent workplace features,…
Service Animals at Work: Employee Rights Vs. Employer Responsibilities in New York State
As more employees seek workplace accommodations that support their health, employers are increasingly navigating requests to bring service animals into the workplace. Legal…
How Social Media Posts Can Become a Workplace Issue in New York State
A social media post made in seconds can have a lasting impact on your job. Living in this digital era raises important and ever-changing questions about employee rights, employer…
Can Your AI Chatbot Conversations Become Evidence in Texas?
Savvy users are well aware that they should take any AI-generated legal advice with a pound of salt. For many, AI search is only a preliminary step before determining whether…
What to Do if You are Misclassified as an Independent Contractor
This article was updated in July 2026 to reflect current statistics related to employees who are misclassified as independent contractors. Are you unsure if you are an employee or…
What Virginia Employees Should Know About New Non-Compete Restrictions
Virginia continues to narrow the enforceability of employee non-compete agreements. Beginning July 1, 2026, new legislation significantly expands protections for workers by…
Laid Off in Texas? Legal Considerations Beyond Unemployment
Mass layoffs and plant closures do not affect only laid-off employees and their families. The state and impacted communities need adequate notice to prepare for an increased…
Does USERRA Protect Military Service Members During a Layoff?
Layoffs have been hitting Texans hard: from El Paso to Houston. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires employers to give laid-off employees adequate…