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New York State Law Now Protects Freelance Workers
From governor.ny.gov: Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation known as the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act, which provides protections, rights and opportunities for recourse to freelance workers in New York experiencing non-payment for their services. The law...
Here are the 2024 New York Paid Family Leave Rates
New York state has published paid family leave (PFL) updates for 2024 on its website for the program. The employee contribution rate will decrease, while the maximum weekly PFL benefit will increase due to an increase in the state average weekly wage. Increase in...
Can New York Employers Require Participation in Political/Religious Meetings?
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...
