Business Law

Workplace Retaliation: What It Is, Who It Affects, and What Every Employer Should Do About It

June 25, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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Retaliation is the most frequently charged violation in the country. For the 17th consecutive year, retaliation topped the list of charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in fiscal year 2024, accounting for more than 42,000 filings. That number reflects a persistent and costly problem for employers who fail to take it seriously. […]

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The EEOC Has a New Enforcement Plan. Here’s What Employers Need to Know.

June 21, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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If your company is subject to federal employment law, and nearly every employer with 15 or more employees is, a significant shift in government enforcement priorities just took effect. On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its National Enforcement Plan (NEP) for Fiscal Years 2025-2029, replacing the agency’s prior 2024-2028 […]

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After the Layoff: How Employers Can Rebuild Trust and Avoid Legal Risk

June 13, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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A reduction in force is one of the hardest decisions any organization makes. Even when the business case is clear, the human impact is not. Jobs are lost, teams are disrupted, and the employees who remain are left processing a complicated mix of relief, anxiety, and uncertainty. For employers, the real work begins the morning […]

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Severance Agreements as a Risk Management Tool: What Employers Need to Know

June 02, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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Employers often assume that a well-supported termination decision is a safe one. And from a purely legal standpoint, it may be. But legal defensibility and litigation risk are not the same thing, and confusing them is one of the more costly mistakes an employer can make. Even sound termination decisions get challenged. The process of […]

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Are Performance Improvement Plans Adverse Employment Actions? What Employers Need to Know

May 27, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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If you manage employees, you have probably used a Performance Improvement Plan at some point, or at least considered one. A PIP can be a constructive tool when an employee is struggling, giving them clear expectations and a defined path forward. But PIPs can also become the centerpiece of a discrimination or retaliation lawsuit if […]

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What Hospitality Employers Need to Know About Tip Credits Before Summer 2026

April 29, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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Summer hiring season is almost here, and for hotels, restaurants, bars, and other hospitality businesses, that means one thing beyond staffing headaches: making sure your wage and hour practices are airtight before the first seasonal employee clocks in. Tip credit rules, in particular, have been shifting at the federal, state, and local levels, and getting […]

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Washington State Is Banning Noncompete Agreements, and the Trend Is Coming for Employers Everywhere

April 15, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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Noncompete agreements are under siege across the country, and Washington State just became the latest state to ban them almost entirely. On March 23, 2026, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 into law. When it takes effect on June 30, 2027, nearly all noncompetition covenants in Washington will be void and […]

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What Hospitality Employers Need to Know About Tip Credits Before Summer 2026

April 09, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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Summer hiring season is almost here, and for hotels, restaurants, bars, and other hospitality businesses, that means one thing beyond staffing headaches: making sure your wage and hour practices are airtight before the first seasonal employee clocks in. Tip credit rules, in particular, have been shifting at the federal, state, and local levels, and getting […]

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Selling Your Business: A Comprehensive Guide for Small to Medium-Sized Companies

February 10, 2026 | Posted By: Dave Scher

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Selling a business you’ve built from the ground up is one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make as an entrepreneur. Whether you’re ready to retire, pursue a new venture, or capitalize on the value you’ve created, the process of selling a business can be complex, emotional, and fraught with potential pitfalls. This guide […]

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NYC Employers in 2026: What Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Agenda Could Mean for Workplace Compliance

December 26, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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New York City employers are heading into 2026 with a meaningful shift on the horizon. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to take office on January 1, 2026, and early reporting on his transition and public agenda points toward a more worker-first regulatory environment. Even where the city cannot implement a proposal on its own, the […]

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Pay Transparency Laws Are On The Rise — Is Your Business Ready?

August 15, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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The rise of pay transparency laws across the United States is changing the way employers advertise jobs, set compensation, and attract talent. While Florida has yet to enact its own pay transparency statute, employers in the state are far from immune to the growing legal and cultural expectations around salary disclosure. As more states mandate […]

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Referral Bonuses Under Fire: Ninth Circuit Clarifies EKRA Kickback Rules

August 04, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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A recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision is raising eyebrows and setting important precedent about the legal boundaries of referral-based compensation in the healthcare industry. In a July 2025 ruling, the appellate court upheld the conviction of a California man under the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 (“EKRA”), offering a cautionary tale […]

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