Employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors can often face very costly penalties for failure to remit Workers’ Compensation or New York State Disability Insurance premiums, which is required of all New York employers. Our firm represents employers regarding the reduction of these penalties.
What is New York’s Increase in Unemployment Benefits?
The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in New York had not changed since 2019, when it was set at $504 per week. As of October 2025, New York State...