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February 09 2026
Client Alert: The Expanded New Jersey Family Leave Act
New Jersey has amended the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). The amendments go into effect on July 17, 2026. Currently, the NJFLA allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 24-month period for certain qualifying reasons.
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February 03 2026
Client Alert: Updates to the New York Trapped at Work Act
As previously discussed here, the New York Trapped at Work Act (the “Act”) was enacted on December 19, 2025, prohibiting employers from requiring employees or applicants to sign certain “stay-or-pay” agreements. Shortly after the Act went into effect, amendments were proposed to clarify application of the Act. The amendments were passed by both houses of the New York State Legislature and await the Governor’s signature, which is expected shortly.
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February 02 2026
Client Alert: New York Moves Toward Eliminating State Income Tax on Tips
Legislation has been proposed in New York that would exempt a portion of tipped income from New York State income tax. The proposed legislation would allow eligible employees to deduct up to $25,000 in tips from their New York taxable income. If enacted, the legislation would apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
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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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