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Will the Education Freedom Tax Credit Aid Private Schools?

Jul 29, 2026A new federal tax credit could bring meaningful new scholarship funding to private and religious schools starting in 2027. It is a genuine opportunity, and one worth understanding before you start counting on it. The Basics Starting with the 2027...

What does New Jersey’s Job Protected Leave Cover?

Jul 29, 2026As of July 17, 2026, New Jersey significantly expanded who qualifies for job-protected family leave, adding an estimated 400,000 workers to the law's coverage. Many employers who never had to think about this law before may now be covered. If you...

What is Covered by Connecticut’s Omnibus Workforce Law?

Jul 29, 2026Connecticut just enacted one of the broadest overhauls of its workplace laws in years.

Is the Traditional Workweek Changing?

Jun 22, 2026The 40-hour, Monday-through-Friday workweek has anchored American employment law for nearly a century. Today, that anchor is being tested from several directions at once. Lawmakers are debating shorter standard workweeks, cities and states are...

How Can Your Business Protect Its Intellectual Property?

Jun 19, 2026For many businesses, the most valuable assets are not on the balance sheet. Brand names, client lists, proprietary processes, software, marketing content, and product designs often drive more value than equipment or inventory, yet they are...