On January 19, 2016, five bills that are part of the New York Women’s Equality Act will take effect. These new laws will help further pay equity, expand protections from sexual harassment, make attorneys’ fees available for sex discrimination claims, prohibit...
The proposed changes to the white collar overtime exemptions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are looming large in the minds of many employers. These rules, proposed in June 2015 and expected to be finalized sometime in 2016, would more than double the salary...
Q: Am I required to pay overtime to employees who work on holidays? A: Whether you pay extra for work done on holidays is up to you. There are no federal holiday pay laws that requires an employer to pay extra for work on holidays. However, some states, such as...
Employers should be aware and well-informed of the more often-used leave laws like sick leave or Family Medical Leave, but other leave laws will arise with regard to jury duty, witness leave, and voting rights. Please see the New York leave laws below to ensure you...
The end of 2015 is only two months away, so it’s time to start thinking about impactful changes coming next year. The one that may affect your business the most is regarding the minimum wage, because there is not just one change coming, but three New York State...