NYC and New Jersey Leave Laws Have Changed: What Employers Should Know

Vendor Email Compromise (VEC) happens when attackers impersonate, or take over, a trusted vendor’s email account to deceive employees into taking harmful actions.

AI promises faster workflows, better accuracy, and smarter decision-making. But those outcomes don’t happen automatically.

Health care inflation isn’t slowing down. Employers are facing projected cost increases of nearly 9% in 2026 even before any plan design changes are made.

On February 13, 2026, New York amended the “Trapped at Work Act”, which restricts so-called “stay-or-pay” agreements.

Payroll is one of the most essential functions in any organization, yet it’s rarely examined as closely as other operational costs.

New York has drawn a firmer line around how employers can evaluate candidates. On December 19, 2025, the state passed a law that restricts the use of consumer credit history in employment decisions.