New York State has launched two statewide, toll-free “hotlines” that aggrieved individuals can use to confidentially report workplace issues.
The first hotline, which addresses sexual harassment, was announced on July 19...more
New York State employers are now prohibited from releasing personnel records to retaliate against employees who oppose discrimination, and the state has pledged, by July 14, 2022, to establish a confidential hotline for...more
The New York State Department of Labor has issued final regulations for the New York Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law (NYSSL), which has been in effect since September 30, 2020. The final regulations contain no changes to the...more
New York appears poised to enact a modified version of legislation that would create potential liability for general contractors when their subcontractors fail to properly pay their employees.
As noted in our prior...more
6/3/2021
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Unpaid Wages ,
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New York City hospitality employers face a myriad of requirements under federal, state, and local laws.
This employment law "checklist" provides a guide for such businesses in order to ensure that they are onboarding new...more
5/7/2021
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Hospitality Industry ,
New York ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Personnel Records ,
Policies and Procedures ,
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State and Local Government ,
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Wage and Hour ,
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More bad news for New York City’s fast food employers. The Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Department has upheld New York City’s Fair Workweek Law in a decision that rejects a challenge from...more
4/27/2021
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Restaurant Industry ,
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As we approach the end of the year, it is critical to remember and implement the new legal requirements that go into effect in New York on December 31, 2020 and shortly thereafter. Failure to comply with these requirements...more
12/15/2020
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Rate of Pay ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Tipped Employees ,
Uniforms ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wages
The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) published proposed regulations on December 9 that provide more details on the recently enacted New York State Sick Leave Law (NYSSL), which imposes sweeping paid sick leave...more
As described in our prior alert, New York enacted the New York State Sick Leave Law (NYSSL) imposing sweeping paid sick leave requirements for New York employers. Under the NYSSL, employees begin to accrue paid sick leave on...more
10/27/2020
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Sick Leave ,
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State Labor Laws
New federal and state laws were enacted on March 18 that will require New York employers to provide paid sick leave to employees affected by COVID-19. Outlined below are key paid sick leave provisions affecting employers of...more
3/23/2020
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EPSLA ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Quarantine ,
Relief Measures ,
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Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
State Labor Laws ,
Tax Credits ,
Unemployment Insurance
New York City’s Fair Workweek Law survived a challenge on Feb. 13 when Justice Arthur Engoron of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County rejected a suit brought by a coalition of industry groups.
While...more
The New York Department of Labor recently issued guidance to clarify the parameters of its prohibition on employers (or their agents) asking for any information about a job applicant’s salary history.
The ban on salary...more
A recent New York appellate ruling validates the New York Department of Labor’s (DOL) regulations limiting the use of pay cards to pay employees their wages. Unless this decision is appealed to the New York Court of Appeals,...more
New York rang in the new year with a pair of significant labor law developments. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on December 31 that the Department of Labor would end the tip credit for “miscellaneous” industries by the end...more
As we approach the end of the year, it is critical to remember and implement some of the new legal requirements that go into effect in New York on December 31, 2019. Failure to comply with these requirements could subject an...more
Effective immediately, the New York Labor Law includes a section banning discrimination based on an employee’s “reproductive health decision making.” Prior to Governor Andrew Cuomo signing this bill into law, New York City...more
New York State is poised to prohibit employers from relying on or inquiring about an applicant’s or employee’s wage or salary history.
An amendment recently passed by the state legislature would bar employers in New York...more
New York State will vastly expand the scope of its Equal Pay Act to cover all characteristics protected under the New York Human Rights Law, including age, race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation and disability....more
The New York State Assembly and Senate have passed a bill that would allow employees to obtain liens on their employers’ personal and real property when there are allegations that the employees were underpaid, even when the...more
Changes on the horizon will require employers throughout New York State to make significant changes to their workplace discrimination and harassment prevention plans and policies.
A bill passed on June 19 by the State...more
Joining a trend sweeping the country, Connecticut lawmakers passed a bill that introduces a schedule to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by June 2023.
Gov. Ned Lamont signed the bill this morning, and employers...more
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (DLI) recently issued enforcement guidance concerning tips and services charges under the State’s Minimum Wage Act. The guidance confirms existing law and clarifies the...more
Effective immediately, New York’s amended voting leave law requires employers to provide employees with “up to three” hours of paid time off to vote at “any election.” Further, employers must post a notice in the workplace...more
The New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL) announced that, at this time, it is no longer going to pursue regulations to the Miscellaneous Industries Wage Order that would have required “call-in pay” or “on-call”...more
The New York State Assembly and New York State Senate passed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) on January 15, 2019. The bill is expected to be signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo and will, among other...more