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May 15 2026
Jaclyn K. Ruocco, a member of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “A Federal Court Limits the NLRB’s Power to Force Union Bargaining: What Hospitality Employers Should Know.” In the article, Jaclyn discusses a recent federal appeals court ruling limiting the NLRB’s ability to force employers to bargain with unions without an election, while reminding hospitality employers to avoid actions during union campaigns—such as raises or bonuses—that could be viewed as improperly influencing employees.
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April 24 2026
The Elmet Group Co., a U.S.-based provider of precision-engineered components and advanced high-energy systems, announced the closing of its upsized initial public offering in the amount of $138,000,000. EGS acted as counsel to The Elmet Group Co.
April 23 2026
Client Alert: DOL Proposes New Rule on Joint Employer Status
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) proposed a new rule to establish a single standard for determining joint employer status. The rule would apply across multiple federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act. The goal is to replace inconsistent court interpretations with a universal standard.
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April 21 2026
Client Alert: New York Federal Court Clarifies That Employees’ “Pre-Shift” and “Post-Shift” Activities Are Not Compensable Time
A New York federal court recently clarified that New York employers are not required to pay employees for routine “preliminary” or “postliminary” activities that occur before or after their core job duties – such as security screenings, clocking in and out, or walking to a workstation – unless those activities are “integral and indispensable” to the work the employee is hired to perform.
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April 20 2026
Client Alert: IRS Issues Final “No Tax on Tips” Regulations
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently issued final regulations on the “No Tax on Tips” provisions of the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), establishing which workers may claim a deduction for tip income and clarifying qualifying payments.
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April 17 2026
Client Alert: What Employers Need to Know About ICE’s New I-9 Enforcement Approach
ICE has quietly adopted a stricter approach to evaluating Form I-9 errors, as outlined in a revised fact sheet. Previously, some mistakes were considered “technical” and employers were given 10 days to fix them before facing penalties. Under the new policy, many of these errors are now classified as “substantive” violations. As a result, employers may face immediate fines without an opportunity to correct the issues.
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April 15 2026
Nicola Ciliotta, an associate of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “Navigating NYC’s Updated Safe and Sick Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Restaurants.” In the article, Nicola discusses the major updates to NYC’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) that took effect February 22, 2026, and what restaurant operators need to change in their policies, payroll, and daily operations.
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April 13 2026
Client Alert: New Executive Order: “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors”
An executive order titled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” (the “Order”) was recently issued, requiring federal agencies to include a contract clause in federal contracts aimed at prohibiting “racially discriminatory DEI activities.” The Order applies to federal contractors and subcontractors, and the clause must be included in contracts by April 25, 2026.
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