Governor Phil Murphy has signed a law to increase New Jersey minimum wage
Governor Phil Murphy has signed a law to increase New Jersey minimum wage IMPORTANT LAW UPDATE FOR ALL EMPLOYERS IN NEW JERSEY Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law a measure increasing the minimum wage in New Jersey to $15.00 per hour by 2024. New Jersey joins California, Massachusetts, New York and the District of […]
NYC Employers: lactation room accommodation policy effective 3/18/19
NYC Employers: lactation room accommodation policy effective 3/18/19 IMPORTANT LAW UPDATE FOR ALL EMPLOYERS IN NEW YORK CITY: Effective March 18, 2019, the New York City Administrative Code will be amended to require employers in New York City with four or more employees to: o Provide a designated lactation room for employees; and o Implement […]
Governor Cuomo Signed Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act “GENDA”
Governor Cuomo Signed Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act “GENDA”: IMPORTANT LAW UPDATE FOR ALL EMPLOYERS IN NEW YORK On January 25, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (“GENDA” or “Law”). The Law goes into effect on February 25, 2019. GENDA amends the New York State Human Rights law (“NYSHRL”) to make it […]
Proposed New York City Paid Vacation Law
PROPOSED NEW YORK CITY PAID VACATION LAW On January 9, 2019, Mayor Bill de Blasio proposed a law that would require private businesses, with five or more employees, to give 10 days of paid vacation per year to all employees: a Proposed New York City Paid Vacation Law. The law is proposed but is likely […]
New York minimum wage salary threshold for exempt employees will increase
New York minimum wage salary threshold for exempt employees will increase IMPORTANT LAW UPDATE FOR ALL EMPLOYERS IN NEW YORK Effective December 31, 2018, the New York State minimum wage and salary threshold for exempt employees will increase. Minimum Wage New York City: Large employers (11 or more employees) $15.00 Small employers (10 or less […]
Suffolk County Legislature prohibiting employers from asking about applicants salary
Suffolk County Legislature prohibiting employers from asking about applicants salary LAW UPDATE FOR ALL EMPLOYERS IN SUFFOLK COUNTY: The Suffolk County Legislature has adopted legislation prohibiting employers from asking about a job applicant’s salary history at any point during the employment process. The law goes into effect on June 30, 2019. Under the law, an […]
WESTCHESTER COUNTY: Earned Sick Leave for Certain Employees
IMPORTANT LAW UPDATE FOR EMPLOYERS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY: Earned Sick Leave for Certain Employees Lawmakers in Westchester County approved the “Earned Sick Leave for Certain Employees” bill. The law goes into effect on March 30, 2019. Under the law, all full-time and part-time employees who work more than 80 hours per year in Westchester County […]
All Employers In NY Must Issue Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy To Employees By 10/9/18
All Employers In NY Must Issue Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy To Employees By 10/9/18 IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL EMPLOYERS IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK: By October 9, 2018, ALL EMPLOYERS in the State of New York must distribute a sexual harassment prevention policy to their employees. The policy must meet the new minimum standards […]
Effective October 15, 2018, New York City Human Rights Law
IMPORTANT LAW UPDATE FOR ALL EMPLOYERS IN NEW YORK CITY: Effective October 15, 2018, New York City Human Rights Law Effective October 15, 2018, the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) will require all New York City employers with four or more employees to engage in a “cooperative dialogue” with individuals who may be […]
USE OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS TO LIMIT EXPOSURE IN WAGE AND HOUR CASES
USE OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS TO LIMIT EXPOSURE IN WAGE AND HOUR CASES There has been a significant increase in the number of wage and hour lawsuits in which employees have alleged they have not been paid overtime, minimum wages, and/or have not received pay notices or spread of hours pay under state law. These laws […]
