New York Minimum Wage Increase

As you probably know, on December 31, 2013 New York’s minimum wage increased to $8.00 per hour.  The increase is part of a three step rate hike with additional increases on 12/31/2014 and 12/31/2015. With the recent increase comes enforcement to ensure workers are being paid the correct hourly rate. As a result, Governor Como Read more

The governor of New York recently signed a comprehensive state budget bill which includes amendments to Section 652 of the NY Labor Law, raising the minimum wage rate in the state. Beginning December 31, 2013 the New York minimum wage increases to $8.00 per hour. Then exactly one year later the rate jumps again to Read more