New York Labor Law (NYLL) Section 191 mandates that employers pay employees their wages within a certain frequency depending on the classification of employees. For employees that meet the definition of a “manual worker,” the...more
In Musker v. Suuchi, Inc., the New Jersey Supreme Court addressed whether commissions are considered “wages” under New Jersey’s Wage Payment Law (NJWPL) after a salaried employee sued her employer for allegedly withholding...more
Having to compensate employees for time spent not working can be counterintuitive, but under certain circumstances, it is an employer’s obligation. Recently, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a District Court...more
New for employers in 2025: both New York State and federal laws mandate various paid and unpaid leaves and breaks for employees in 2025. Join Goldberg Segalla attorneys Scott Green and Chloe Nowak for a review of the changes...more
KEY TAKEAWAYS - For claims that accrued prior to August 6, 2019, the applicable statute of limitations under the Wage Theft Act remains two years. For claims that accrued on or after August 6, 2019, the applicable statute of...more
It can be a challenge to stay on top of the ever-changing employment laws in New York State. Let us help. Attorneys in Goldberg Segalla’s Employment and Labor practice group synopsized 12 recent changes that impact the...more
1/26/2024
/ Employment Discrimination ,
Freelance Isn't Free Act (FIFA) ,
Human Rights ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Minimum Wage ,
New York ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Payment Protection Insurance ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Unpaid Overtime ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft
Key Takeaways -
-The Department of Labor recently clarified a critical distinction between an employee and an independent contractor.
-The courts will no longer use the Trump-era rule that focused on two core factors:...more
New York Codifies Employer Requirement to Notify Employees of Unemployment Benefit Rights -
Gov. Hochul signed S4878A/A298. The law amends New York Labor Law Section 590 by adding a section that requires employers...more
1/3/2024
/ Employee Benefits ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Labor Code ,
New Legislation ,
New York ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft
Key Takeaways -
Employers who have employees working overnight shifts when daylight saving time ends and standard time begins must pay these employees an additional hour. Employers also should review the total hours these...more
Key Takeaways -
The PWFA creates a new avenue for pregnant employees to request reasonable accommodations not previously provided under the ADA, PDA or FMLA....more
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New York State has amended the Pay Transparency Law, which becomes effective September 17, 2023
The amendments modify the scope of jobs covered by the law, eliminate the law’s recordkeeping requirements,...more
Employers are taking note as wage transparency laws proliferate in jurisdictions across the U.S., compelling businesses to disclose once-private pay information. Join Goldberg Segalla’s Scott Green for tips on how to comply...more
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Illinois employers must now comply with the Family Bereavement Leave Act, which expands unpaid leave rights for employees due to the loss of a pregnancy, a child, or another covered family member. ...more
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Citizenship and immigration status are now covered by the New York Human Rights Law.
Penalties have been increased for violations of mandatory overtime for nurses. A tight deadline has been created for...more
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New York enacts WWPA to protect warehouse workers against unreasonable quotas
Covered employers must maintain records relating to quotas and work speed data
Covered employers that impose quota or work...more
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New York enacts statewide pay transparency law.
The law goes into effect on September 18, 2023.
Employers with four or more employees are impacted....more
Governor Kathy Hochul was elected to a full term less than two weeks ago, and she continues to advance legislation that affects New York businesses. Bill A8092B/S1958 was passed by the New York State Legislature on May 31,...more
On February 19, 2022, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 114 requiring employers with 26 or more employees to provide employees unable to work for COVID-19 related reasons with up to 80 hours of...more
2/22/2022
/ California ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Labor Reform ,
New Legislation ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Sick Employees ,
State Labor Laws ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
In its effort to achieve pay equity and transparency, the New York City Council passed an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to create Section 8-107(32). The amendment—which becomes effective on May 15,...more
2/10/2022
/ Amended Legislation ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Pay ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Ads ,
Job Applicants ,
Local Ordinance ,
NYCHRL ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Salaried Employees ,
Wage and Hour