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Department of Labor Increases Salary Thresholds for Overtime

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a final rule sharply increasing the minimum salary thresholds for the “white-collar” overtime exemptions under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applicable to...more

New York Employers Score Wins on Frequency-of-Pay Claims, Proposed Amendment

Two recent developments may signal the beginning of the end for the wave of “frequency-of-pay” litigation that has hit New York employers in recent years. In a victory for New York employers, the Appellate Division, Second...more

Notable Labor and Employment Law Developments of 2022

A Year in Review: Notable Labor and Employment Law Developments of 2022 - The year-end provides an opportune time to review some of the notable developments in the world of labor and employment law from this past year –...more

New York Enacts Statewide Pay Transparency Law

As of September 17, 2023, most private-sector employers in New York State will be required to post a job description and pay range for any job opening, promotion or transfer opportunity the employer advertises. Governor...more

New York City Pay Transparency Law To Affect Employers Hiring In NYC And Labor Certifications For Foreign National Employees

As of November 1, 2022, most employers in New York City must comply with the City’s new pay transparency legislation. The legislation amends the N.Y. City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”), requiring covered employers to include...more

Congress Taking Action on Coronavirus Response Bill With Major Implications for Employers

MARCH 18 UPDATE: Negotiations are continuing on a Federal relief bill. Updated reasons for leave under the Sick Leave Act are now: 1. the employee is subject to a Federal, State, or local quarantine or isolation...more

New York State Issues Guidance for Employers on Salary History Ban

As noted in our previous Legal Alert, New York’s new “salary history ban” law took effect on January 6, 2020. New York State has now issued guidance on the law that clarifies certain aspects of the salary history ban. In...more

U.S. Department of Labor Updates Rules Governing Regular Rate Calculation to Provide More Guidance for Employers

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must receive one and one half times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over forty in a work week. The “regular rate” is generally calculated by dividing...more

U.S. Department of Labor Releases Long-Awaited Rule Increasing Salary Threshold for Federal Overtime Exemptions

On September 24, 2019, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) released the long-awaited revised rule regarding overtime exemptions under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The rule makes adjustments to the...more

New York State Expands Workplace Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

The legal updates keep coming for New York employers. Under another recently signed amendment, victims of domestic violence will be entitled to expanded protections under the New York Human Rights Law. The amendment goes...more

Amendment Adds Protections for Immigrant Workers in Wage and Hour Complaints

Continuing a busy summer of changes, on July 29, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed an amendment to New York state’s Labor Law that adds protections for employees who complain of suspected wage-and-hour violations. The amendment is...more

U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Overtime Rule

On Thursday March 7, 2019, the United States Department of Labor ("U.S. DOL") proposed a new "overtime rule," which would raise the minimum salary level for employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act's "white collar"...more

New State Increases for Wages and Leaves Take Effect at Year's End

In what has become an annual tradition, New York state employers should once again take note of mandatory wage and salary increases that will take effect at year’s end. In addition, employers should be aware of the increased...more

U.S. Department of Labor Publishes New FMLA Forms

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published an updated set of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms for employers’ use. The forms are virtually identical to prior forms. The new FMLA forms are...more

Supreme Court Rejects Narrow Construction of FLSA Exemptions

On April 2, 2018, the Supreme Court rejected the longstanding principle that Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) exemptions must be construed narrowly, holding that service advisors at a California automobile dealership are...more

Department of Labor Wants Employees to Get PAID

Earlier this month, the Federal Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a new pilot program for employers to audit and self-report their payroll practices to the DOL. The program is dubbed the “Payroll Audit Independent...more

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