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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.

    Click here to read the alert.

  • 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.

    Click here to register.

  • 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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Posts

  • 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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  • August 13 2025

    Client Alert: DOL Relaunches and Expands PAID Program for Employers to Self-Report and Resolve Violations

    The U.S. Department of Labor recently relaunched its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. The program allows employers to voluntarily identify, report, and remedy certain violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and, for the first time, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

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  • August 11 2025

    Zeo Energy Corp. announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition of Heliogen, Inc., a provider of on-demand clean energy technology solutions.  EGS acted as counsel to Zeo Energy Corp.

  • August 11 2025

    Considering taking your biotech company public? Join Partner Richard Anslow and three other panelists for a free 60-minute webinar where they’ll explore the various pathways to a going-public transaction, with a special focus on the unique challenges and considerations for life sciences companies.

    Click here to register.

  • August 06 2025

    Parataxis Holdings LLC, a Bitcoin-Native Institutional Digital Asset Management Platform, announced the signing of a definitive business combination agreement with SilverBox Corp IV, a special purpose acquisition company.  EGS acted as counsel to Parataxis Holdings LLC.

“It’s with genuine appreciation to all of our clients that we are in a position to achieve and maintain our leadership position in so many areas.”