Although inflation has cooled from its 2022–23 peak, it remains a defining factor at the bargaining table. Workers feel the cumulative effects of rising prices over the past several years. At the same time, employers face higher labor costs, escalating healthcare expenses, and demands for greater flexibility around where and how employees work. For employers …
On September 5, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed off on a potentially monumental change in New York’s labor law. The amendment to the New York State Labor Relations Act purports to give the New York Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) broad jurisdiction over private employers. As its name suggests, PERB historically focuses on public sector …
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain a critical part of corporate growth strategy, even among smaller, privately held companies. While acquirers usually devote significant resources to financial, tax and operational diligence, many deals fall apart due to unanticipated employment‐related liabilities. Employment law due diligence is not simply a box to check—it is an essential process that …
