2014 was a hectic year for New York labor and employment practitioners, yielding mixed results for employers and, in many instances, creating more questions than answers. Among the highlights, an expanded paid sick leave law, amended on the eve of implementation by Mayor Bill de Blasio, took effect in New York City. And in Albany,
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New York’s 5 Gifts for Employers in 2015: What State and City Employers Need To Know Heading into the New Year (Day 5)
Each day this week, we will “unwrap” one of five pressing employment law issues on the 2015 horizon for New York state and city employers. Previously, we covered the minimum wage hike, the anticipated enforcement of two new NYC laws, the revamped NYC Commission on Human Rights, and the unsettled status of…
New York’s 5 Gifts for Employers in 2015: What State and City Employers Need To Know Heading into the New Year (Day 4)
By Mark S. Goldstein on
This post was written by Cindy S. Minniti and Mark S. Goldstein.
Each day this week, we will “unwrap” one of five pressing employment law issues on the 2015 horizon for New York state and city employers. Previously, we covered the minimum wage hike, the anticipated enforcement of two new NYC laws…
New York’s 5 Gifts for Employers in 2015: What State and City Employers Need To Know Heading into the New Year (Day 3)
By Mark S. Goldstein on
This post was written by Cindy S. Minniti and Mark S. Goldstein.
Each day this week, we will “unwrap” one of five pressing employment law issues on the 2015 horizon for New York state and city employers. On Monday and Tuesday, respectively, we covered the minimum wage hike and the anticipated enforcement of two…
New York’s 5 Gifts for Employers in 2015: What State and City Employers Need To Know Heading into the New Year (Day 2)
Each day this week, we will “unwrap” one of five pressing employment law issues on the 2015 horizon for New York state and city employers. Yesterday, we covered the minimum wage hike. Today will cover the anticipated enforcement of two new NYC laws.
Two of the major 2014 storylines for the NYC business community…
New York’s 5 Gifts for Employers in 2015: What State and City Employers Need To Know Heading into the New Year (Day 1)
By Mark S. Goldstein on
This post was written by Cindy S. Minniti and Mark S. Goldstein.
2014 was a hectic year for labor and employment practitioners in New York, yielding mixed results for employers and, in many instances, presenting more questions than answers. Among the highlights, an expanded paid sick leave law – amended on the eve of…
NY Employers Still Must Provide Annual Wage Notices (At Least for Now)
By Mark S. Goldstein on
In June, we reported on a bill passed by the New York State Legislature that proposed significant changes to the state’s labor laws. Among other things, the bill would have eliminated the requirement that employers furnish wage notices to employees between January 1 and February 1 every year. At the time, it was expected that…
Upstate N.Y. Employers Brace for New Workplace Regulations
By Mark S. Goldstein on
This post was written by Cindy S. Minniti and Mark S. Goldstein.
It is no secret that, through the efforts of the New York City (NYC) Council and Mayor Bill de Blasio, NYC has in the past few years become home to some of the nation’s most generous and protective workplace laws. It now…
NYC Amends Living Wage Law, Increases Minimum Wage for Thousands
By Mark S. Goldstein on
This post was written by Cindy S. Minniti and Mark S. Goldstein.
On September 30, 2014, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order (the Order) raising the “living wage” for New York City workers employed by certain employers that contract directly with the city or are tenants in city-subsidized buildings. The Order expands…
Reminder for N.Y. Employers: Minimum Wage Hike Takes Effect December 31
By Mark S. Goldstein on
This post was written by Cindy S. Minniti and Mark S. Goldstein.
As we head into the final quarter of 2014, New York State employers should begin preparing for the minimum wage hike. On December 31, 2014, the statewide hourly minimum wage for non-exempt (i.e., hourly) employees will rise from $8.00 to $8.75 (and…