On February 27, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB” or the “Board”) General Counsel, Crystal Carey, issued General Counsel Memorandum 26-03 (“GC 26-03”), which provides directives to NLRB Regional Offices concerning unfair labor practice (“ULP”) case processing. Among other things, GC 26-03 encourages Regional Offices to be less aggressive in policing alleged violations of
Updated Notice of Rights and Guidance Issued for Amended NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act
By Evandro Gigante & Laura Fant on
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has released an updated Notice of Employee Rights and FAQ guidance regarding the recent amendments to the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”).
As we previously reported, the amendments implemented several key changes to ESSTA, including: (1) requiring employers of all sizes…
New York State Trapped At Work Act Amended and Effective Date Delayed
By Allan Bloom, Evandro Gigante & Laura Fant on
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a bill amending New York State’s “stay or pay” law. Among key changes, the law’s enforcement date has been delayed by one year.
As we previously reported, on December 19, 2025, Governor Hochul signed into law the Trapped at Work Act which prohibits employers from requiring as…
Fourth Circuit Allows DEI-Related Executive Orders to Proceed
By Evandro Gigante, Guy Brenner & Connor Riser on
On February 6, 2026, in National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education v. Trump, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated a nationwide preliminary injunction that had temporarily blocked key provisions of two Executive Orders issued by President Trump aimed at addressing what it characterized as “illegal” diversity, equity, and…