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  • September 29 2026

    Client Alert: New Jersey’s New Independent Contractor Rules Go into Effect October 1

    As of October 1st, 2026, New Jersey employers will be subject to new regulations explaining how the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (“NJDOL”) will apply the State’s existing “ABC test” to determine whether a worker is properly classified as an independent contractor.

    Click here to read the alert.

  • September 28 2026

    Harrison Taylor, a member of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “401(k) Plans: Alternative Assets and a Proposed Safe Harbor.”  In the article, Harrison discusses a proposed rule that would make it easier for 401(k) plans to offer alternative investments while providing fiduciaries with added protections. The article also outlines steps plan sponsors can take now to prepare.

    Click here to read the article.

  • September 22 2026

    Client Alert: US DOL Offers Guidance On Employee Volunteer Activities

    In a recent opinion letter, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) reaffirmed that employees of nonprofit organizations may volunteer for their employer, provided that the services are offered freely and without employer pressure, there is no expectation or receipt of compensation, and the volunteer activities are not the same as or similar to the work the employee performs as part of their regular job duties.

    Click here to read the alert.

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  • September 17 2026

    Client Alert: New York City Launches First-of-Its-Kind Office to Support Worker Organizing

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently signed an executive order establishing the Mayor’s Office of Worker Power (“MOWP”) – described by the administration as the nation’s first city office dedicated to helping workers organize, connecting them directly with unions, and keeping them informed of their workplace rights.

    Click here to read our alert.

  • September 16 2026

    Client Alert: California Changes Arbitration Agreement Law to Align with Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)

    Effective January 1, 2027, California employers will no longer be able to enforce an arbitration agreement under California law if the agreement is unenforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The change brings California’s arbitration law more closely in line with federal law.

    Click here to read the alert.

  • September 15 2026

    Client Alert: DOL Clarifies When Meal-Break Travel Time May Remain Unpaid

    On September 7, 2026, the US Department of Labor issued an Opinion Letter addressing the compensability of employee meal periods that include travel time to and from a designated break area. In the Opinion Letter, the DOL affirmed that employer-required travel during a meal break does not, by itself, transform an unpaid meal break into compensable work time.

    Click here to read the alert.

  • September 15 2026

    Client Alert: Personnel Record Rights Expansion for Employees

    Per our previous Client Alert, the New York Legislature recently passed a bill imposing new obligations on employers regarding employee personnel records. The Governor has since signed that bill into law.

    Click here to read our alert.

  • September 10 2026

    NeOnc Technologies Holdings, Inc. announced the closing of its registered direct offering in the amount of $15,000,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.

  • August 31 2026

    Jared Nossen, an associate of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Restaurant Hiring, But Employers Still Make the Decisions.”  In the article, Jared discusses how restaurants are using AI to streamline hiring while emphasizing that employers remain responsible for employment decisions. AI can improve efficiency, but human oversight is essential to prevent bias, protect privacy and ensure legal compliance.

    Click here to read the article.

  • August 28 2026

    Mint Incorporation Limited announced the closing of its registered direct offering in the amount of $2,500,000. EG&S acted as counsel to the placement agent.

  • August 20 2026 Event

    Quarterly Hospitality Seminar Series: The Recipe for Success- Quarter 3

    Please join a panel of experts from Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP, HUB International, the New York State Restaurant Association and Total Food Service magazine for our next must-attend hospitality industry seminar. The panel will address frequently asked questions, current challenges and timely topics affecting restaurant and hospitality operators.

    Click here to register.

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