On April 13, 2026, President Donald Trump nominated longtime labor attorney James Macy to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). If confirmed, his appointment would give Republican appointees a 3–1 majority on the Board—an important development that could influence the direction of federal labor law. The significance for employers is real, but the impact will … Read more
Employee leave laws are among the most complicated compliance areas facing employers. New York leave law issues are even more intricate than those in most other states. The difficulty is rarely a lack of awareness of key statutes such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or New York Paid Family Leave (PFL). Most … Read more
The NLRB joint employer rule has been a hotly contested subject in recent years. For employers that operate in franchising, staffing, subcontracting, or other multi-entity business models, “joint employer” status is more than a technical legal term. It can determine whether your company must bargain with a union, whether you may be liable for another … Read more