by Stephen D. Hans | Jan 30, 2026 | State Bans Use of Credit Reports in Employment Decisions
State Legislature Extends Same Protections Granted by New York City In recent years, it has become common practice among many employers to require that a job applicant provide a copy of a recent credit report as a part of the hiring process. Under an amendment to the...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jan 24, 2026 | New York Prohibits “Stay-or-Pay” Agreements in Workplace
Governor Hochul Signs “Trapped at Work Act” Over the past decade, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, employers in New York have increasingly adopted a “stay or pay” approach with new workers, often requiring that they sign an agreement promising to repay...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jan 20, 2026 | Federal Government Attempt to Eliminate Disparate Impact in Discrimination Claims
State Responds to Federal Government Attempt to Eliminate Disparate Impact in Discrimination Claims In 1971, the United States Supreme Court extended the definition of discrimination to include actions which have a “disparate impact,” as well as those that have a...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jan 15, 2026 | Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Workplace Retaliation
New Law Bans Punitive Actions against Workers Who Request Reasonable Accommodations Under federal law, individuals with certain disabilities have the right to request “reasonable accommodations” to allow them to be gainfully employed. Unfortunately, some employers...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 20, 2025 | Labor Law
National Labor Relations Board Files Suit to Limit Scope of State Law Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law that seeks to expand the jurisdiction of the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). The new statute, intended primarily as a stopgap measure, allows the...
