Some New York employers will need to add naloxone to their workplace safety preparations. New Labor Law § 27-f, effective December 12, 2026, requires covered employers to have an opioid antagonist available for first aid or emergency treatment in the workplace. The New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL) has proposed regulations explaining how employers … Read more
Employers commonly ask employees to sign an acknowledgment when they receive an employee handbook or a new workplace policy. Usually, this is routine. But occasionally an employee refuses to sign. What should the employer do? The answer starts with an important distinction: Is the employee merely acknowledging receipt of the policy, or is the employer … Read more
On August 7, 2026, the U.S. Senate confirmed James Macy and David Prouty to serve on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Their confirmation gives the Board four members. More importantly, they provide the Board’s Republican majority with a third vote that could mark the beginning of a much more consequential phase for the Trump … Read more