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January 16 2026
Client Alert: DOL Opinion Letter Clarifies That Predetermined Bonuses Must Be Included in the Regular Rate of Pay
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently issued an Opinion Letter that provides guidance on treatment of certain bonus payments for purposes of calculating overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The opinion letter confirms that bonuses paid pursuant to predetermined or formula-based plans generally must be included in an employee’s regular rate of pay for overtime purposes and cannot be excluded as “discretionary”.
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January 14 2026
Client Alert: Developments in the New York Trapped at Work Act
As discussed in our prior alert, the New York Trapped at Work Act (the “Act”) went into effect on December 19, 2025. The Act prohibits employers from requiring employees or applicants to sign certain “stay-or-pay” agreements.
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January 12 2026
Client Alert: Update on Employer Obligations Under the California Workplace Know Your Rights Act
As a follow-up to our November 2025 Client Alert, which can be found here, the California Labor Commissioner recently published a model notice that employers must provide to their employees pursuant to the Workplace Know Your Rights Act (the “Act”).
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January 12 2026
Client Alert: New York Adopts Statewide Cash Acceptance Law
Governor Hochul signed legislation requiring that all retail establishments and food stores accept cash for in-person purchases in the state. The new law largely mirrors existing New York City law.
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January 09 2026
Client Alert: New York Further Limits Employer Use of Credit History in Employment Decisions
The New York Fair Credit Reporting Act was recently amended to significantly limit how employers may use credit history. As of April 18, 2026, employers generally may not rely on an applicant’s or employee’s credit report when making hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, or other employment decisions.
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December 23 2025
Client Alert: New York Bans “Stay-or-Pay” Repayment Agreements
Shortly after California enacted similar legislation in October, New York enacted the New York Trapped at Work Act (the “Act”), which took effect immediately. The Act prohibits employers from requiring workers or applicants to sign certain “stay-or-pay” agreements, including training repayment provisions after December 19, 2025. The Act reflects a growing trend to restrict arrangements viewed as limiting worker mobility.
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December 19 2025
Client Alert: Video Appearances Required for NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Hearings
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (the “Board”) announced that, effective February 2, 2026, all claimants and lay witnesses appearing in virtual hearings must testify by video, with their faces clearly visible on screen.
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December 03 2025
Client Alert: California, Connecticut & New Jersey Minimum Wage Increases For 2026
With 2026 upon us, employers with employees working in California, Connecticut, New Jersey and beyond must prepare for scheduled minimum wage increases. Please read our client alert for the new minimum wage, tip credit and overtime rates.
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