As previously shared in our blog, all employers in the state of New York are required to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy. Starting today, October 9, 2018, each employee must receive training on an annual basis. The New York Department of Labor and Division of Human Rights have developed a model training guide that Read more
On January 1, 2018, the minimum wage increased in 18 states, an even greater number of municipalities, and on the federal level for employees of federal contractors. Employers were required to pay employees at the updated hourly wage rate and, in many cases, update their outdated workplace posters with a 2018 minimum wage poster. While Read more
With Election Day approaching, voters across the nation are preparing to cast their votes. In the state of New York, employers must prepare to comply with New York Election Law §3-110. Employers are required to post a time off to vote notice 10 working days before any election. The notice must be displayed in a conspicuous Read more
A new movement in New York to raise fast-food employees’ minimum wage rate has been taking momentum in the last few months. New York City’s Mayor de Blasio is among the supporters of raising the minimum wage of these employees to $15.00 per hour. The state labor commissioner has called a wage board to Read more
On December 31, 2014, New York’s minimum wage rate increased from $8.00 per hour to $8.75 per hour. The increase is part of the three increments that started December 31, 2013. New York Governor Cuomo signed a comprehensive state budget bill on March 29, 2013 that included amendments to Section 652 of the New York Read more
Effective immediately, Governor Cuomo amends the New York State Human Rights Law providing certain protections for interns. The governor’s move comes on the heels of a recent federal court decision (Wang V. Phoenix Satellite TV US, Inc.) where the court found that an unpaid intern could not bring a sexual harassment claim against her “employer” Read more
Minimum wage increases are a hot topic today. New York is among many states where minimum wage-related labor law legislation is being considered. In fact, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) as of March 7th, 2012, 23 states introduced bills to raise the minimum wage during their 2012 legislative sessions. Minimum Wage Read more
Governor Paterson Signs Into Law The Wage Theft Prevention Act Governor Paterson signed into law a comprehensive bill, S 8380/A 11726, the Wage Theft Prevention Act. The bill addresses employer failure to pay mandatory minimum wages and overtime due to employees, thereby requiring annual notifications of wages, expanding notifications, strengthening available remedies for wage law Read more
