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
Intermittent leave is one of the most operationally disruptive obligations employers face under modern leave laws. It is also one of the areas where well-intentioned, practical decision-making most frequently collides with statutory limits. From a business perspective, the frustration is understandable. An employee’s absence may result in canceling meetings with customers. A supervisor may be … Read more
Effective April 18, 2026, New York employers will largely be prohibited from requesting or using an applicant’s or employee’s consumer credit history when making employment decisions. The new law amends New York’s Fair Credit Reporting Act and extends statewide restrictions that, until now, largely applied only in New York City. Employment credit checks will now … Read more