As we wrote here and here, the New York City Council passed a salary disclosure law, Int. 134-A, at the beginning of this year in an effort to increase salary transparency and decrease wage disparities based on gender, race,...more
As we wrote here and here, the New York City Council passed a salary disclosure law, Int. 134-A, at the beginning of this year in an effort to increase salary transparency and decrease wage disparities based on gender and...more
As we wrote here and as you probably have seen all over the news, New York City has passed a law requiring employers to include salary ranges in job postings.
The City’s Commission on Human Rights has just issued...more
This spring Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has signed into law three bills that amend the New York State Human Rights Law:
•Retaliation. Senate Bill S.5870 expands the definition of retaliation under the NYSHRL. Retaliation is now...more
New York City will be the latest jurisdiction to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace. The City has just passed a law requiring employers to perform bias audits not more than one year before using...more
The New York City Council has just passed legislation requiring employers to include salary ranges in job postings. Currently, City employers are permitted to withhold salary information until the end of the hiring process....more
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has just signed a bill that expands the definition of “family member” under the New York Paid Family Leave Law to include siblings. The expanded definition goes into effect on January 1, 2023...more
On December 17, the New York City Council passed two bills that will fundamentally alter the terms and conditions of employment for fast food employers in the city. Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to sign both bills.
In a...more
The U.S. women’s soccer team celebrated their victory over the Netherlands at a victory parade in Lower Manhattan last week. Amid the champagne and confetti showers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed into law two bills aimed at...more
As we previously reported, New York’s Paid Family Leave law will take effect on New Year’s Day. Although employers with operations in New York State may be familiar with the eligibility requirements and benefit amounts under...more
A regulation issued by the New York State Department of Labor that governed the payment of employees by direct deposit or payroll debit card has been revoked by the New York State Industrial Board of Appeals. The Board said...more
Today is Inauguration Day, and it is safe to assume that significant policy and enforcement changes will be made during the presidency of Donald J. Trump.
Those changes will include new judges on the federal courts, new...more
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White-Collar Exemptions
This Client Bulletin provides an update on New York State (NYS) and New York City (NYC) employment law.
Paid Family Leave (NYS) -
Beginning January 1, 2018, New York State will have the most comprehensive paid leave...more