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.
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...