As part of a new budget deal, Governor Cuomo and the New York State legislature announced yesterday that the minimum wage will increase statewide....
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New York Raising Fast Food Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour
In May, Governor Cuomo ordered the State Labor Commissioner to create a Wage Board panel to investigate whether the wages paid in the fast food...
New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Unchanged for 2016
New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL) announced in late September that there would be no minimum wage increase in the...
Offsetting Rising Minimum Wage Costs for Restaurants
As states and municipalities across the nation continue to increase minimum wages, restaurants are placed in a uniquely difficult position. Most...
Restaurant Wage and Hour Laws in New York
There is a myriad of federal, state, and local laws that employers must comply with when operating their organizations. To add to the complexities...
Second Circuit Disposes of DOL Guidelines on Unpaid Interns
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit made a momentous decision earlier this month, disregarding the traditional standards used...
Wages and Hours: The Highest Exposure for Employers
The Exposure The goal of our newsletters is to alert our clients and colleagues as to key areas of compliance in managing their enterprises. The...
Minimum Wage Increases for 2015
Although the federal minimum wage remains stagnant, state and local governments continue to raise their minimum wages. Here is a list of minimum...
Payment For Activities Employees Perform Before and After Work
Whether concerned about safety or theft, some employers are requiring employees to undergo mandatory security screenings both before and after work....
New York Annual Pay Notice No Longer Required; Final Sanctions Increased
The New York Legislature recently passed an amendment to New York’s Wage Theft Prevention Act that eliminates the requirement that employers provide...
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