Wage Deductions

NYSDOL Issues Proposed Wage Deduction Regulations

by Fredric Leffler, Marc Mandelman, Amy Melican, Katharine Parker, Leslie Silverman, Allan Weitzman | Proskauer Rose LLP on 5/21/2013

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has now issued proposed Wage Deduction regulations with respect to Section 193 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL)....more

"They Owe You" Does Not Always Mean You Can Withhold

by Bennett Epstein | Foley & Lardner LLP on 5/14/2013

It is common for employees to separate from employment while still owing money to their employer. Such indebtedness can be generally attributed to a variety of causes, which can be broken down into three categories...more

The Top 20 Employer Myths

by Kelly Scott | Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP on 2/18/2013

The celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Employment Law Reporter, one of the longest running employment law newsletters in the State of California, continues with our take on the top 20 employer myths. Join the...more

You’re Out of Luck, Appellate Court Tells Casino Card Dealers

by Michael Newman | Barger & Wolen on 2/5/2013

Avidor v. Sutter’s Place, Inc., decided January 23, 2013, California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, involved a class action brought on behalf of card dealers employed by Sutter’s Place, a casino....more

Payment Required: New York Court Finds No Violation Of New York Labor Law Section 193 Where Unpaid Interns Did Not Receive Wages...

by Sean Kirby | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 1/24/2013

In Wang, et al. v. The Hearst Corporation, 12 CV 793 (HB) (January 9, 2013), Judge Harold Baer of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the Hearst Corporation’s (“Hearst”) motion for...more

Applying Wage and Hour Laws to the 21st Century Series: Concerns Involving Exempt Employees

by Cynthia A. Bremer, Charles McDonald, III | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 1/7/2013

In this, our final post in this blog series on wage and hour issues in the 21st century, we address another frequent area of concern for employers: exempt employees....more

Amended Labor Law Section 193 Allows Employers Greater Flexibility with Payroll Deductions

by Loren Lee Forrest Jr. | Holland & Knight LLP on 11/6/2012

Effective November 6, 2012, amended New York Labor Law section 193 relaxes the overly restrictive dictates of the old law and gives employers greater latitude in making deductions from employee paychecks. Employers should...more

New State Law Expands Scope Of Permissible Wage Deductions

by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 9/24/2012

In the August 2012 issue of the New York eAuthority, we reported that the New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation, which had not yet been signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, amending New York Labor Law § 193. On...more

Governor Cuomo Signs Law Loosening Strict Interpretation Of Unlawful Deductions From Wages

by Hema Chatlani, Cheryl M. Stanton, Aaron Warshaw | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 9/10/2012

On September 8, 2012, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a much-anticipated law that amends New York Labor Law § 193 by expanding the scope of permissible deductions from an employee’s wages. The new law, which will take effect on...more

New York Governor Signs Law Expanding Scope of Permissible Wage Deductions

by Hema Chatlani, Cheryl M. Stanton, Aaron Warshaw | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 9/10/2012

On September 8, 2012, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a much-anticipated law that amends New York Labor Law Section 193 by expanding the scope of permissible deductions from an employee’s wages. Currently, § 193 prohibits...more

New York Legislature Loosens Strict Interpretation Of Unlawful Deductions From Wages

by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/27/2012

The New York State Senate and Assembly recently passed legislation that amends New York Labor Law § 193 by expanding the scope of permissible deductions from an employee’s wages. The amendments, which are awaiting final...more

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