In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Member Paul Huston for an unscripted conversation about the growing challenge of protecting trade secrets in an AI-driven…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
On December 19, 2025, New York enacted the “Trapped at Work Act” which, effective immediately, adds a new chapter to the New York Labor Law barring employers from entering into “employment promissory notes” with employees,…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
The New York State minimum wage rate and overtime exemption salary thresholds are set to increase, as follows, on January 1, 2026:…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
Preparing for the sale of a company can often be overwhelming, leaving sellers and company management scrambling as they approach closing. This post highlights key employment and benefits considerations to address in preparation…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Taxation
In today’s competitive market, safeguarding intellectual property (IP) and managing employment risks are critical for businesses operating in Canada and the United States. From onboarding to departure, employers must safeguard…
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/ Intellectual Property, International Law & Trade, Labor & Employment Law
In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Associate Yeilee Woo for an unscripted conversation about how employers should navigate stress-related accommodation requests…
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/ Health, Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
A recent decision from the Massachusetts Superior Court has put “employers” on notice. In Anaplan Parent LP and Anaplan Inc. v. Timothy Brennan, the court interpreted the term “employer” under the Massachusetts Non-Competition…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
New York City employers should heed two important new legislative developments coming out of City Council.
First, the City amended its Earned Sick and Safe Time Act (ESSTA) and its Temporary Schedule Change Act (“TSCA”) to…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
As we previously reported, on September 19, 2025, the California legislature sent SB 7, the “No Robo Bosses Act” to Governor Newsom for signature. On October 13, 2025, Governor Newsom vetoed the Act, explaining in a press…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
As we approach the October 29, 2025 effective date for employers to ensure compliance with Massachusetts’s new pay transparency law, An Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency (the “Act”), we write to highlight the guidance…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Judge Elizabeth Feffer and Curtis Holdsworth for an unscripted conversation about the potential benefits of AI-assisted…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Law Practice Products & Services, Science, Computers, & Technology
California lawmakers have taken a significant step forward in regulating the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the workplace by passing SB 7, a bill aptly referred to as the “No Robo Bosses” Act. If Governor Newsom signs…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
It’s that time of year again. Employers that meet the requirements of Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (“MAPFML”) law through a self-insured or third-party private plan administrator are required to renew their…
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/ Insurance, Labor & Employment Law
DEI Developments: The Proxy Problem” is the focus of the latest episode of the Practical Policies podcast. This week’s episode features Member Jen Rubin and Associate Nikki Rivers, who break down the following areas for…
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/ Civil Rights, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law
Member Jen Rubin is joined by Member Natalie Groot for a practical conversation on non-disparagement clauses. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
