On March 4, 2025, the New York State Senate passed S1514, which would empower the commissioner of labor to issue stop-work orders against employers that misclassify employees as independent contractors or provide false,...more
3/19/2025
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Stop Work Orders
If two bills recently introduced in the New York State Legislature become law, employers across the state could face new restrictions on including certain common provisions in their employment-related agreements....more
On February 14, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law amendments to the New York Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act (A2432/S808)....more
On February 10, 2025, New York Assembly Bill (A) No. 4936 was introduced, which proposes a significant amendment to Section 27-b of the Labor Law. Section 27-b of the Labor Law requires public employers with at least twenty...more