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September 12 2025
Partner and head of EGS’ Labor & Employment Law Group, Amanda Fugazy, is speaking at the inaugural Restaurant Law Conference hosted by the New York City Bar Association on Friday, September 26, 2025. Her panel, Labor and Employment Considerations, is just one of many sessions designed to give you practical strategies for navigating the complex legal landscape of the restaurant industry.
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September 02 2025
Client Alert: California 2026 Minimum Wage Increases
California’s Department of Finance recently announced that, effective January 1, 2026, California’s minimum wage will increase from $16.50 per hour to $16.90 per hour. This increase applies to all employers, regardless of size.
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September 02 2025 Event
Quarterly Hospitality Seminar Series: The Recipe for Success
Join us on September 30, 2025 for an essential hospitality industry seminar, where a panel of experts will address the most common questions and concerns facing the industry. This is a great opportunity to get insights and predictions for the year ahead from leaders at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP, HUB International, the New York State Restaurant Association, and Total Food Service magazine.
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September 02 2025
Client Alert: Understanding New York’s Secure Choice Savings Program
New York State is preparing to launch the Secure Choice Savings Program (the “Program”), a state-sponsored retirement savings initiative aimed at expanding access for employees who do not currently have a workplace plan. The program is still under development, with updates expected as details are finalized. It is anticipated to begin in late 2025.
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August 22 2025
A big congratulations to David Rothfeld, leader of our traditional labor law practice, who has been named to Best Lawyers in America®. This honor recognizes his exceptional work in both Employment Law Management and Labor Law Management.
August 19 2025
Harrison Taylor, a member of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “How Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Impact Tip Taxation?” In the article, Harrison discusses the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill on tip taxation. He explains how the proposed legislation could affect how tips are reported and taxed for both employers and employees in the food service industry.
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August 15 2025
Client Alert: Second Circuit Clarifies That ADA Accommodations May Be Required Even if Employee Can Perform Job Without Them
Creating a seismic shift in employers’ obligations to provide reasonable accommodations, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that an employee with a disability can still be entitled to a “reasonable accommodation” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), even if they can already perform their job without it.
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August 14 2025
Client Alert: Understanding the DOJ’s New Memorandum on “Illegal DEI”
The United States Attorney General recently published a memorandum entitled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination.” This memorandum provides employers with much-needed guidance regarding what this administration considers “illegal DEI,” providing suggestions and guidance on how federal anti-discrimination laws apply to DEI programs, regardless of whether they are labeled “DEI” or called something else.
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