A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court solidified the evidentiary standard of proof for federal wage law disputes where employers seek to establish their employees are appropriately classified as exempt under the Fair...more
1/23/2025
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently added to the New York State Labor Law by signing a bill titled “the New York Retail Worker Safety Act” (“RWSA”). The State Legislature crafted the RWSA to promote retail worker safety...more
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
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
A new bill signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul on December 16th requires employers to make mandatory workplace postings available electronically. The law goes into effect immediately....more
With New York's new Paid Sick Leave Law set to take hold on January 1, 2020, employers finalizing their leave policies should review additional guidance published by the N.Y. Department of Labor (DOL). Our earlier Legal Alert...more