Minimum Wage, New York, Labor Regulations

NYC Council Passes Bills Expanding Minimum Pay Protections to App-Based Grocery Delivery Workers

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 7/25/2025

The New York City Council has passed a several bills that would extend pay and other protections to many more app-based delivery workers and entitle them to a minimum pay-rate of $21.44 per hour. In December 2023, New York...more

Service Charges vs. Tips: Ensuring Legal Compliance in New York Restaurants

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP on 6/20/2025

Understanding the difference between service charges and tips is critical for New York restaurant owners to remain compliant with state and federal labor laws. Misclassifying these charges can lead to legal disputes,...more

Understanding Spread of Hours Pay: Compliance Guide for New York Restaurant Owners

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP on 5/30/2025

Long days and double shifts are common in the restaurant business. As a New York restaurant owner, it’s crucial to understand the “spread of hours” rule – a unique state requirement that can catch employers off guard. This...more

Final Phase of NYC Minimum Pay-Rate Increase for App-Based Delivery Workers Is In Effect

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 4/18/2025

On April 1, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) announced that, effective immediately, delivery platform companies must pay delivery workers a minimum...more

New York State Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect January 1, 2024

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP on 1/3/2024

This is a reminder that the New York State Minimum Wage Increase has gone into effect. Governor Hochul signed Senate Bill S4006C into law on May 3, 2023, increasing New York’s minimum wage in annual increments beginning...more

New York State Minimum Wage Set to Increase in 2024

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Employment Law... on 6/27/2023

On May 3, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the New York State 2024 Budget Agreement into law, which contained increases to the State's minimum wage. New York State's minimum wage rate is divided into two regions: (1)...more