Under New York labor law, there is a set “schedule” for the frequency of wage payments for different categories of employees. Manual workers, for...
Labor Law
Home Care 13-Hour Rule Upheld
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...
Uber Update
Uber received a major win earlier this month when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) categorized Uber drivers as independent contractors, not...
Connecticut Raising Minimum Wage
On May 28, 2019, Connecticut’s Governor signed a bill into law that will increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023. The state joins a...
Commissioned Employees – What Employers Need to Know
As discussed in a prior newsletter article, employers are required to satisfy the New York minimum wage and overtime laws as well as the federal...
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...
Second Circuit Reaffirms Social Media Protection
Drafting proper social media policies is extremely important but also a difficult task for employers who must comply with the National Labor...
Employee Status for Students
On August 23, 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a 3-to-1 decision that declares that graduate and undergraduate students who...
Seattle Allows Uber Drivers to Collectively Bargain
The City Council of Seattle, Washington has unanimously voted in favor of a new ordinance that allows drivers under contract, through Uber or Lyft,...
The NLRB Broadens the Joint Employer Liability Test
In a much-anticipated landmark decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has revised the test used in defining “joint employers” for the...