MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE Effective December 31, 2021, New York State minimum wage has increased once again. The present minimum wages are as follows: New York City $15.00 per hour Long Island and Westchester $15.00 per hour Rest…
According to recent statistics, there is over $17 billion dollars in unclaimed funds that are being held by New York State. In the first three months of 2022 alone, the state has returned over $90,620,070. The amounts received by individuals varied, but over 59% of the claims were for over $100. Odds are, someone you…
The last 2 years have been a complete roller coaster for employers. The landscape and legal regulations have changed dozens of times. These changes have required employers to constantly shift their workplace to accommodate these rules and to protect their employees. So the big question now is, is it over? And if it is, what…
Over the past 18 months, New York State and New York City have passed a number of laws relating to Covid-19, as well as other areas of employment law, that have altered the way employers treat and pay their employees, and have significantly altered the employment landscape. Just recently, the State and City have passed…
On April 3, 2020, the CDC recommended that Americans wear masks in offices, stores, restaurants and in all public places. The adjustment for employer, employees and patrons was significant, but because it was mandated, at least in New York, most citizens complied, and it soon became the norm in society. Last week, on May 13,…
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE Effective December 31, 2020, New York State minimum wage has increased once again. The present minimum wages are as follows: • New York City $15.00 per hour • Long Island and Westchester $14.00 per hour • Rest of…
The Coronavirus is now the hot topic of conversation that has not only swept through American households, it is also a major concern for employers. Employers have been asking two central questions as the disease appears to be spreading: (1) How do I protect my employees from possibly contracting the virus; and (2) What are…
Every new year brings significant changes to New York’s labor and employment laws that employers must be aware of to protect themselves from potential exposure from Department of Labor audits, private lawsuits and other employment-related problems. Minimum Wage Increases New York State has increased the minimum wage each year for the past 4 years. For…
