As of July 2, 2025, New York City’s new rules for paid prenatal personal care leave are in effect. With the first month of enforcement now behind us, it is critical for all employers with employees working in New York City to...more
7/31/2025
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Employer Responsibilities ,
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Pregnancy ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
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On August 28, 2024, New York State’s Freelance Isn’t Free Law (“FIFL”) took effect, extending protections to freelance workers statewide. This sweeping law is codified in a new Article 44-A to New York State’s General...more
10/1/2024
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Freelance Workers ,
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Independent Contractors ,
New York ,
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Wage and Hour
New York is the first state in the United States to require employers to pay for prenatal personal care for their employees. On April 20, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a budget bill that amends New...more
5/20/2024
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Documentation ,
Employee Benefits ,
Lactation Accommodation ,
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New York ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Pregnancy ,
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour