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No surprises: Avoiding unanticipated employment relationships

Reprinted with permission from the October 19, 2026, edition of The Legal Intelligencer© 2026 ALM Media Properties, LLC. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Organizations understand the importance of knowing which of their workers are considered employees and which workers are not. The distinction can affect obligations involving overtime pay, unemployment and […]

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New York’s AVOID Act: What construction contractors should know

When a construction dispute leads to litigation, determining who may be responsible for a claim can take time. Contractors may need to review project documents, investigate alleged defects, consult with design professionals, or evaluate the work of subcontractors and suppliers. A New York law now places greater pressure on defendants to make those decisions earlier. […]

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Walking the tightrope: Managing employer communications during union campaigns

Union organizing often begins quietly, not with a single formal act, but through gradual shifts in day-to-day workplace dynamics. For employers navigating these early stages, what they communicate to employees and how they communicate it becomes critically important. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects employees’ rights to organize, but it also allows employers to […]

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