On Sept. 6, 2023, New York amended its Labor Code to prohibit employers from coercing employees into attending or participating in meetings that are sponsored by their employer and concern the employer’s views on political or religious matters. The new law, also known...
On Sept. 15, 2023, New York amended its Labor Code to increase the salary threshold executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) employees must meet to qualify for the state’s wage payment exemptions. Beginning March 13, 2024, EAP employees who earn less than...
Beginning September 17, 2023, employers in New York State with four or more employees (located anywhere) will be required to include the compensation or compensation range for any job, promotion, or transfer opportunity in the job posting. This includes internal...
The minimum wage across New York State is going up again. The rate will gradually increase beginning on January 1, 2024. On May 3, 2023, Governor Hochul signed legislation to raise the hourly minimum wage as follows: Effective Date New York City, Long Island, and...
The New York Division of Human Rights has released an updated Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy. The state requires that employers of all sizes use the model policy or one that is equivalent to it. The updated model policy is considerably longer than the last...