New York Office Breakfast Briefing: 2026 Labor & Employment Law Forecast

As we enter a new year, changes at the local and state level often bring policy shifts that can significantly impact employers. Staying ahead of these developments is critical to maintaining compliance and minimizing risk.

Seyfarth hosted an interactive in-person breakfast briefing that explored what’s on the horizon for labor and employment law in the New York metro area in 2026. The program covered all the ins and outs of key issues employers need to prepare for, including:

• General Labor & Employment Forecast – Trends and anticipated developments
• Leave Laws in New York State and City – Sick leave, prenatal leave, temporary schedule changes, and paid family leave
• Pay Equity – Emerging requirements and best practices