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…
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…
Five Pending Employment Bills New York Employers Should Watch
As of July 2026, several New York employment-related bills are advancing through the legislative process, with some awaiting action by Gov. Kathy Hochul and others still pending…
What Employees Need to Know About New York State’s Wage and Hour Laws
New York wage and hour laws impose obligations that amplify and extend what federal law requires. Employers in New York must comply with a layered regulatory framework, which…
Exceptions to At-Will Employment in Texas: Retaliation and Wrongful Termination
Texas has been an at-will employment state since the 19th century: an employer is free to fire an employee at any point, for any reason, including no reason at all. This does not…
Virginia Employment Changing Under New Laws
Beginning in 2028, working Virginians will be guaranteed the right to take paid time off to welcome a child, care for a seriously ill loved one, or recover from their own serious…