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Employers Should Prepare Now for 2025 New York State Wage Adjustments

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As we approach the start of a new year, New York employers should prepare for several wage-related adjustments that will take place on Jan. 1, 2025. Along with an increase to the state’s hourly minimum wage rates, there are...more

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NY DOL Finalizes Changes to Tip Credit, Meal Credit, Uniform Maintenance Pay and Exempt Employee Salary Thresholds

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As explained in our previous alert, in October 2023, after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law increases to New York’s minimum wage, the New York State Department of Labor (NY DOL) issued proposed changes to the tip credit,...more

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Fifth Circuit Ruling a Stark Reminder of Employer Obligations When Taking FLSA Tip Credit, Imposing Uniform Fees

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Generally, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay at least minimum wage (currently $7.25) for all non-overtime hours in a workweek. However, subject to any contradictory state laws, an employer may pay...more

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Minimum Wage and Other Credit and Payment Increases for Some New York Employers

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Beginning on December 31, 2021, the minimum wage — as well as the tip credit, meal credit, uniform maintenance pay and the minimum salary threshold — will increase for New York employers located outside of New York City...more

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NY Employer Reminder: 2021 Wage Increases And More

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As we approach the end of the year, it is critical to remember and implement the new legal requirements that go into effect in New York on December 31, 2020 and shortly thereafter. Failure to comply with these requirements...more

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Not All Deductions Are "Uniform" Under The FLSA

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The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage and overtime requirements, period. The FLSA does not explicitly require that employers cover all work-related costs, nor, does it do so by specifically...more

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NLRB Finds That Fast-Food Company Must Allow Employees To Wear “Fight For $15” Buttons

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Seyfarth Synopsis: NLRB rules that fast-food company violated the National Labor Relations Act by maintaining a rule prohibiting employees from wearing unauthorized buttons or insignia and by instructing an employee to remove...more

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Restaurant Chain Must Allow Employees to Wear Union Buttons

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The National Labor Relations Board recently determined that In-N-Out Burger violated the National Labor Relations Act by maintaining and enforcing a work rule prohibiting employees from wearing any type of unauthorized...more

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It's a New Year in New York

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Seyfarth Synopsis: New York employers are facing a host of changes in wage and hour regulations for 2017: an increase to the minimum salary amounts for exempt status; increases in the minimum wage; and changes in the amount...more

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NY DOL To Increase Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees

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As we all know, the revisions to the FLSA’s “white collar” exemptions will take effect December 1 and will increase the salary level required for the executive, administrative, and professional exemptions to $913 per week (or...more

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Hot Topics in Wage and Hour Compliance

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Employers should consider these recommendations for handling uniform purchase and maintenance costs, unpaid interns, and minimum wage requirements. UNIFORM PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE COSTS Problem/Issue Employees...more

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