The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (“DCA”) has released information that will help guide employers before New York City’s Earned Sick...
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NYC Earned Sick Time Act Amended to Broaden Terms and Coverage
New York City’s Earned Sick Time Act (“the Act”), first enacted last May, takes effect this April, but in an expanded form. The City Council...
Newark, New Jersey Adds Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
New York City is not the only municipality instituting mandatory paid sick leave. Newark, New Jersey recently passed a similar ordinance, joining...
Affordable Care Act – New Notice Required for Employees
This month the Department of Labor updated the notice forms available for employers to distribute to employees under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)....
Americans With Disabilities Act – Definition of Disability Clarified
A recent case clarified the contours of the term "Disability" under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). The decision provides helpful...
Weather-Related Attendance Issues
November 2015 Given the challenging weather conditions of the current winter storm, many employers are faced with the tough decision to shut down or...
New York Notice of Pay Rate Forms – Reminder
The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) requires all New York employers, except government agencies, to provide employees with written Rate of Pay...
OSHA Recordkeeping Due on February 1st
To aid the evaluation of industry hazards and implementation of appropriate safety policies, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration...
Intern Tax Credit for New York Employers
A New York State law, effective as of this month, provides a tax credit to employers for hiring students at minimum wage. Eligible employers may...
Independent Contractor Rules Tighten for Trucking Industry
In an effort to strengthen the rules relating to independent contractors in the trucking industry, Governor Cuomo signed the New York State...
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