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Labor Law Amendments Limit Damages for Violation of New York’s Weekly Pay Law

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As we’ve blogged on previously, there’s a split in the New York intermediate-level appellate courts as to whether a private right of action exists for a violation of Labor Law § 191(1)(a), which—absent a waiver by the...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

The New York Frequency of Pay Controversy Heats Up

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In 2019, the stakes for New York employers increased dramatically with respect to "late" payment of wages claims (also known as "frequency of pay" claims) under the New York Labor Law (NYLL). Following a decision by New...more

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NY appeals court says manual workers can‘t sue for being paid biweekly rather than weekly

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On Wednesday, the Second Department of New York’s appellate court division issued a much-anticipated ruling in Grant v. Global Aircraft Dispatch Inc., holding that Sections 191 and 198 of the New York Labor Law do not...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The New York Hero Act, Effective this Week, Mandates Permanent New Health and Safety Measures for Private Employers

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The New York Health and Essential Rights Act (“Hero Act” or “Act”), which requires every private employer, regardless of size, to establish an infectious disease safety plan, goes into effect today, June 4, 2021.  The Hero...more

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Employment Law Update – Fall 2020

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Over the years, Virginia has been regarded as a somewhat employer-friendly state in terms of workplace regulation. Virginia courts afforded substantial protection against state law claims due to the at-will nature of most...more

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