Just two months into New Jersey’s 2026 legislative session, state lawmakers are developing a slate of bills that could have major implications for employers, including new employment protections related to pregnancy and breastfeeding, in addition to expanding family and sick leave and expanding protections under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). Quick Hits New … Read more
The Social Security Administration Act marked a notable policy change in how retirement benefits are calculated for certain public sector workers. By eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), the law intended to fix the long-term cuts that affected millions of retirees. While many beneficiaries have already received higher monthly … Read more
March 31, 2026 – The United States has a historic change in cryptocurrency regulation. Lawmakers recently updated the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to create clearer government oversight. This legislation seeks to resolve long-standing jurisdictional conflicts between federal funding agencies. The United States House passed this legislation with bipartisan support late last year. This bill … Read more