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DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule
On Feb. 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that would rescind the department’s 2024 final independent contractor rule and replace it with an analysis for employee classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) similar to...
4 Ways to Make Terminations Less Stressful
Nothing you can do will make terminations entirely stress-free. But terminations are often far more challenging than they need to be. Good preparation and the right attitude will make a big difference. Here are four general practices to make employee terminations less...
4 Employer Best Practices for Preventing EEO Harassment Claims
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws. Each EEO law listed below covers certain private-sector employers and prohibits harassment. Title VII of the Civil...
What Employers Need to Know About New York’s Trapped at Work Act
On Feb. 13, 2026, New York amended the Trapped at Work Act (Act). The Act, which bans “stay-or-pay” contracts, was originally signed into law on Dec. 19, 2025, and took effect immediately. The amendment clarifies the Act’s scope, expands exceptions to the Act, and...
