New York personnel records law: an employee reviews their personnel file at an HR desk

What does the NY personnel records law require in 2026?

Does the ny personnel records law apply to my business? Yes, if you employ workers in New York in the private or public sector, with limited exceptions for certain unionized workforces. The ny personnel records law takes effect November 8, 2026 and requires you to produce an employee’s personnel file, at no cost, within ten…

California employment law and the reach of state statutes over remote workers based out of state

Does California employment law reach remote workers?

Does California employment law reach remote workers based outside the state? Not automatically. In Saberin v. Alation, the California Court of Appeal held that California employment law did not apply where the employee lived in Utah, worked in Utah, and the termination was decided by executives physically located in Illinois — even though the employer…

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Employee Lawsuit Defense: A 3-Layered Shield to Protect Your Business

  Worried About Employee Lawsuits? Running a business in the U.S. feels like navigating a legal minefield. This guide breaks down your 3 layers of defense to protect the company you’ve worked so hard to build. If you’re running a business in the United States, you know there’s this constant, kind of low-level hum of…

A split-screen illustration. On the left, under a U.S. flag, a seesaw is unbalanced, with a tiny employee on the high end and a large employer (represented by a building) on the low end, with the label 'At-Will.' On the right, under a South Korean flag, an employee is protected by a large shield held by a figure representing 'Just Cause' and the law.

U.S. Samsung Sued Over ‘This’! What Companies Expanding to the U.S. Must Know: Differences in Labor Law Between the U.S. and Korea

  Confused by U.S. “At-Will” Employment? This common cultural and legal misunderstanding can lead to multi-million dollar lawsuits. Discover what “at-will” really means and how to protect your company from costly mistakes. Have you ever found yourself in a work situation that just felt… off? Maybe you saw a decision made that didn’t just seem…