This morning, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that all indoor public places must now require masks, unless the business has, or implements,...
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New York State Amends Human Rights Law
On July 22, 2014 Governor Cuomo signed an amendment to the New York State Human Rights Law. The section added to the current law extended...
New York State Department of Labor Publishes Final Wage Deduction Regulations
The New York State Department of Labor published its final regulations governing employee wage deductions, effective as of October 9, 2013. These...
New York State Implements New Hire Reporting Requirements
As of July 15, 2011, New York employers must indicate in their quarterly wage reports and new hire reports whether health insurance is available for...
New York State Launches Sexual Harassment Complaint Hotline
The New York Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) has launched its toll-free and confidential sexual harassment hotline. The hotline was established...
New York State Lawful Absence Law
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed an amendment to Section 215 of the New York Labor Law – known as the “lawful absence law” – which is...
New York State Marriage Equality Act Implications for Employers
The Marriage Equality Act, which went into effect on July 24, 2011, redefines marriage to include partnerships between same-sex couples. The MEA has...
New York State Salary Inequality Legislation
On July 10, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that makes the New York Equal Pay Act applicable to every characteristic protected under the...
New York to Pass Paid Family Leave Law
Yesterday, New York State passed a budget deal that includes a plan for legislation to provide employees for up to 12 weeks of paid family leave....
New York to Require Written Notice of Pay to New Hires
Effective October 26, 2009, employers in New York must provide newly-hired employees with written notice of their rate of pay, rate of overtime pay...