Department of Labor

10/27/2026 / Last updated : 10/27/2026 editor 1 Legal

New York DOL Clarifies Trapped at Work Act

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) confirms that the Trapped at Work Act applies to new agreements, or new or amended terms in existing agreements, entered into on or after December 19, 2026. Truly voluntary repayment agreements that are separate from accepting or maintaining employment fall outside the Act’s prohibition. The guidance clarifies permissible repayment […]

08/26/2026 / Last updated : 08/26/2026 editor 1 Legal

New Jersey Launches Employer Response Portal

New Jersey requires employers to report every employee separation to the state’s Department of Labor (NJDOL) through the portal within seven days of a worker’s separation, whether due to layoff, termination, resignation, or retirement. Employers should not wait for the former worker to file an unemployment claim, as the NJDOL has stated it uses employer-reported […]