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09/09/2026

https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/amazon-accused-lawsuit-of-systematic-pregnancy-discrimination-2026-09-08/

Amazon.com was sued on Tuesday in a proposed nationwide class action accusing the ‌retailer of systematically discriminating against thousands of pregnant employees, including by firing some it claimed took too much time off.

09/09/2026

https://nysba.org/events/well-being-in-the-legal-workplace-a-focus-on-substance-abuse-and-where-to-get-help/

Alcohol use disorder is the most common substance use disorder in the country affecting nearly 3 million people each year and has long been a leading cause of death. National studies show that for legal professionals, the situation is even more serious. 1 in 5 practicing attorneys report problematic...

09/01/2026

https://news.bloombergtax.com/financial-accounting/breastfeeding-workers-see-early-success-in-pump-act-lawsuits

Breastfeeding workers are notching early wins in the first court decisions taking up a relatively new law expanding rights to pumping in the workplace.

08/31/2026

https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2026/08/2026-labor-power-100/415652/

The top union officials and worker advocates in New York.

08/28/2026

https://natlawreview.com/press-releases/new-york-raised-workers-compensation-maximum-128150-every-rate-locked-date

New York Raised the Workers' Compensation Maximum to $1,281.50, but Every Rate Is Locked to the Date of Injury New York Raised the Workers' Compensation Maximum to $1,281.50, but Every Rate Is Locked to the Date of Injury Press Release Date 08-26-2026 Gorayeb & Associates, P.C. Gorayeb & Associates....

08/27/2026

https://www.ncronline.org/news/st-johns-university-unions-continue-put-fight-over-labor-law

Two faculty unions and the New York State Attorney General's Office say that the school's Catholic identity does not make it exempt from state labor law.

08/25/2026

The “No Severance Ultimatums” Act

Legislature Approves Two Bills Governing Employment Recruiting and Separation.
It has also become common practice for employers to include provisions in a severance agreement that significant limit the employee’s rights to make claims against the employer. The bill proposed by the New York Legislature would immediately modify New York Labor Law by mandating minimum review and revocation periods for all severance agreements:

All employee who are parties to a severance agreement would have the right to consult an attorney regarding the agreement
A minimum 21 day consideration period will apply to all severance agreements
The employee will have 7 days to revoke the severance agreement

Let Stephen Hans & Associates Help You Avoid the Potential Violation of the New York Whistleblower Protection Law.

https://hansassociates.com/employment-laws-await-governors-signature/

08/24/2026

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/federal-judge-vacates-trump-policy-that-suspended-processing-of-immigration-visas-from-75-countries

The judge ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority by issuing the policy, which “runs afoul” of the Immigration and Nationality Act by mandating "the refusal of visas to eligible applicants without any basis in law.”

08/21/2026

Employment Laws Await Governor’s Signature.
Legislature Approves Two Bills Governing Employment Recruiting and Separation.

The New York Legislature has ratified two employment law measures, one regarding a worker’s right to severance and the other addressing so-called “ghost job” postings. Both bill await signature by Governor Kathy Hochul.
The Job Advertisement Disclosure Law

It has become somewhat common practice for many employers to advertise general postings, often unrelated to any actual current needs. The proposed law would require employers or third-party job posting businesses or entities to include one of the following qualifications with each job posting (to be in bold text and all caps):
Read More: https://hansassociates.com/employment-laws-await-governors-signature/

08/20/2026

New York Times Faces Allegations of Discrimination against White Males.
Lawsuit Claims Racial and Gender-Based Discrimination
In a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of an employee of the publication, the New York Times has been hit with a wrongful discrimination lawsuit alleging that it unfairly treated white males seeking promotions within the company. The lawsuit specifically contends that the New York Times “chose not to promote a well-qualified white male employee because of his race and/or sex.” Officials at the paper deny the allegations. Read More: https://hansassociates.com/new-york-times-faces-allegations-of-discrimination-against-white-males/