New York’s Appellate Division, First Department (Appellate Division) issued a significant wage and hour decision on September 10 that will require employers to reevaluate their frequency of pay practices and policies. In Vega...more
The New York State Senate and Assembly have passed two bills amending the New York Labor Law (NYLL) with significant implications for employers in the state: Bill 6549, which implements a statewide prohibition on salary...more
The New York State Senate and Assembly on June 19 passed Bill 8421 (the Bill), which lowers the standard for an employee to prevail when raising harassment claims, limits a potential employer defense against harassment...more
Effective May 10, 2020, a new law will preclude most New York City employers from requiring job applicants to submit to testing for the presence of marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) as a condition of employment....more
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo last month unveiled his proposed 2020 New York State Budget, which, similar to last year’s proposed budget that unveiled the state’s new sexual harassment laws, includes several provisions of...more
In Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, the US Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision on May 21 that arbitration agreements with class and collective action waivers required as a condition of employment are enforceable under the...more
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The New York City Commission on Human Rights’ new publications clarify legislation prohibiting employers from asking New York City job applicants about their past compensation and benefits....more
Hiring parties should review their current independent contractor agreements to ensure compliance with the adopted rules....more
New legislation effective October 31, 2017 prohibits employers from asking New York City job applicants about their past compensation and benefits....more
New legislation prohibits employers from asking New York City job applicants about their past compensation and benefits.
On April 5, the New York City Council passed legislation prohibiting employers from inquiring about...more
Hiring parties should review their current contracts with freelance workers in New York City to ensure compliance with the new bill.
The New York City Council has passed, and Mayor Bill de Blasio has signed, a bill with...more
The Act was recently amended to cover more New York City employers and to impose even greater compliance obligations than the original law passed in 2013....more
Department of Labor adopts amendments to wage regulations setting the minimum wage rates for nonexempt employees and minimum salaries for exempt employees....more
The regulations provide employers with specific guidelines for wage deductions, including those for overpayments and advances.
On October 9, the New York Department of Labor’s (NYDOL’s) final wage deduction regulations...more