The recently passed 2025 New York State budget bill includes an amendment to the New York Labor Law that will have major implications for employers sued for late wage payments....more
President Joe Biden has signed off on the most recent government funding bill, which allocates $13.4 billion to the United States Department of Labor (DOL), including $260 million earmarked for the DOL’s Wage and Hour...more
2024 has gotten off to a hot start for New York employers. We have already seen significant developments regarding the New York Labor Law’s (NYLL) pay frequency requirements....more
As most employers are well aware, wage and hour claims continue to be one of the most expensive employment law risks. In 2022, the 10 largest reported settlements for wage and hour actions totaled $574 million....more
New Jersey companies utilizing the services of temporary workers contracted through a staffing agency or temporary help service firm should be aware that additional state-mandated protections covering certain temporary...more
The 2024 New York State budget, which was recently announced, includes a plan whereby the minimum wage will increase throughout the state, beginning on January 1, 2024 and continuing through 2026, as follows...more