As an employer, did you know that New York regulates smoking, vaping (i.e., the use of an electronic cigarette), and the use of tobacco? New York’s smoking and vaping laws in the workplace are as follows: No-Smoking and No-Vaping Requirements Employers are...
The final New York sexual harassment prevention requirements have been published by the New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL), including a model policy, poster, complaint form, training materials, and minimum training standards. As anticipated, some of the most...
For the upcoming calendar year, New York’s Department of Financial Services published the 2019 New York Paid Family Leave updates to the benefits, rate, and maximum contributions, which have all increased from 2018. Starting January 1, 2019, eligible employees will be...
Wages required by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are due on the regular payday for the pay period covered. The timing of paydays is a matter governed by state law. Here are the wage payment timing laws for New York. Employers in New York are generally...
Sexual harassment prevention materials for New York employers have been released by the state’s Department of Labor. These include their model sexual harassment policy, model training materials, minimum standards for each, model complaint form, and FAQs. Public...