Several agencies on the federal, state, and local levels are tasked with enforcing laws on employers. Agencies may act on their own, or on behalf of an aggrieved employee. Employers who are approached by these agencies may be asked to respond to an investigative inquiry, or submit to an audit. We have extensive experience in counseling employers through these processes and work with these agencies to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients.
New York State Lawful Absence Law
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed an amendment to Section 215 of the New York Labor Law – known as the “lawful absence law” – which is...