The New York Court of Appeals recently upheld the New York State Department of Labor’s (DOL) “13-Hour Rule” governing payment of home health care...
Homecare
Caregiving Issues for Employees
Many employers throughout the country are witnessing an increase in time off requests by employees who need to care for their elderly parents....
New York Department of Labor Affirms Home Care 13-Hour Live-In Rule with Amendment to Regulations
Late Friday evening, October 6, 2017, the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) issued an amendment to the Minimum Wage Order regulating home...
NYC Discrimination Law Protects Employees Who Are “Caregivers”
As of May 4, 2016, it will be unlawful for any employer in New York City to discriminate on the basis of “caregiver status.” The new law, signed by...
Domestic Service Workers to Receive Minimum Wage and Overtime
On September 18, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Wage and Hour Division released its final regulation, which extends minimum wage and...
Governor Paterson Signs New York Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights
On August 31, 2010, Governor Paterson signed into law the New York Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights. The purpose of the law is to “ensure that the...