Remote work is here to stay. And New York is one of the first states to acknowledge this new reality when it comes to labor law posters. On December 16, 2022, New York amended its labor laws, via State Assembly Bill A7595, to require employers to make all mandatory workplace posters available electronically to employees. […]
Employee monitoring isn’t a new concept. Many companies already notify employees of their practices through their handbooks, standard operating procedures, and alerts that pop up on their computer login screens. But, perhaps reflecting the times with an increase in remote and online work, a new law from New York requires employers to revisit their current […]
We’re only two months into the new year, and New York has already implemented two key changes that require employers to display new labor law posters: a new minimum wage poster and a major update to the state’s whistleblower law. Here’s what you need to know. New York’s New Minimum Wage New York enacted […]
Following California and New York, in December 2019, New Jersey became the third state to outlaw discrimination against people based on hairstyles associated with race and ethnicity. The “Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair Act” (the “Crown” Act) makes it illegal to discriminate against people at work, school, or in public places […]
Every year, around December 31, we can count on New York State to update its Miscellaneous Industry Employees minimum wage notice. And this past December, just like 2018, the state’s Discrimination notice was also updated. New Minimum Wage Rates for Miscellaneous Industries On Dec. 30, 2019, New York State’s Department of Labor (DOL) issued the […]
Effective October 30, 2019, covered employers in Westchester County, New York, must comply with a new Safe Time Leave Law. What Employers and Employees Need to Know Who Is Covered Under the Safe Time Leave Law? In general, the Safe Time Leave (STL) Law applies to all full-time and part-time employees who work more than […]
New York labor laws include several important employee meal period and rest break requirements for employers to understand. Employers in New York who fail to comply with these rules subject themselves to liability, including penalties, under the state’s wage and hour laws. Here is a summary of what New York law requires of employers […]
Under federal laws, as well as the laws of the New York Department of Labor, the Division of Human Rights, and other state agencies, New York employers are required to display certain posters in the workplace to remain in compliance. Employers of certain sizes or in particular industries are subject to additional posting requirements. In […]
In November 2018, New York City (NYC) passed two laws that require employers to provide lactation accommodations to employees who request them. The NYC Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recently released guidance on these accommodations, as well as resources related to the laws. It is important to note that the laws do not have a […]
New York State’s Election Law was recently updated to give employees additional time off to vote. Employers in New York must abide by the new requirements and also post the new Time Off to Vote notice, which has a revision date of 4/12/2019. Our updated New York State Poster will soon be heading out to […]
December 31st is just around the corner, which means employees in New York State will soon be getting a minimum wage increase. In addition, changes to New York State’s Human Rights Law have resulted in updates to the Discrimination poster. Keep reading to find out all the details. Minimum Wage Rates for Miscellaneous Industries New […]
Due to the recent passage of two New York City laws—the Temporary Schedule Change Law and the Stop Sexual Harassment Act—our NYC poster is getting quite a makeover! Keep reading to find out employer requirements and employee benefits related to these laws. Temporary Schedule Change Law The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs has released […]