Under New York labor law, there is a set “schedule” for the frequency of wage payments for different categories of employees. Manual workers, for...
New York Law
What is the New Private Right of Action Available Under ESSTA that Employers Should Be Aware Of?
The New York City Sick Leave law was amended in May of 2018 to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”). ESSTA allows employees to use their paid...
What Are the New Protections for LGBTQ+ Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities?
Governor Hochul recently signed into New York Law a “bill of rights” for residents in long-term care facilities who identify as LGTBQ+. The law...
What Are the New Updates Passed by the New York Department of Labor for 2024?
The New York State Department of Labor approved the wage orders for 2024 and subsequent years. Below is a list of the New York State salary rate...
What Are the Minimum Wage Updates for 2024?
States and localities are raising their minimum wages in 2024. The new minimum wages come into effect on January 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted....
What is the New York State Transparency Law?
Just weeks after New York City’s new Pay Transparency Law took effect, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that will bring pay transparency to all...
What Updates did NYS Make to the Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy?
On April 11, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor issued changes to New York State’s Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy. The Model...
NYC Artificial Intelligence Accountability Law
Given the progression and usage of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the employment field, states and cities across the United States have...
NYS Nursing Employee Protections
Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill to amend the New York State Labor Law and expand legal protections for nursing employees in the...
Minimum Wage Updates 2023
Several states and localities are raising their minimum wages in 2023. The new minimum wages came into effect on January 1, 2023, unless otherwise...