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New York Minimum Wage Increase for 2015
Effective next Wednesday, December 31, 2014, a New York minimum wage increase will occur, rising from $8.00 to $8.75 per hour. The minimum wage will further increase to $9.00 per hour on December 31, 2015. There is currently no planned increase in the minimum wage for...
2015 Labor Law Updates
With the Affordable Care Act, midterm elections, and other scheduled labor law changes, there are several new major pieces of legislation heading our way in 2015. Below is a summary of some of the key 2015 labor law updates and trends to keep in mind as we approach...
Enforcing Rest Breaks and Meal Periods
Restaurants, coffee shops, hair salons, call centers, and customer-focused offices often have “just enough” staffing on hand at any given time. Limited staffing makes it challenging to relieve an employee for a rest period or meal break. An employee who leaves the...
