THE “RIGHT TO DISCONNECT” COULD SOON BE THE LAW IN NYC
THE “RIGHT TO DISCONNECT” COULD SOON BE THE LAW IN NYC IMPORTANT LAW UPDATE FOR ALL EMPLOYERS IN NEW YORK CITY: In March 2018, the New York City Council proposed the “Right-to-Disconnect” bill [“RIGHT TO DISCONNECT” BILL]. If the bill passes, New York City employers with 10 or more employees would be prohibited from requiring […]
Sick Time Act Amendment Goes Into Effect May 5, 2018
Sick Time Act Amendment Goes Into Effect May 5, 2018 IMPORTANT LAW UPDATE FOR ALL EMPLOYERS IN NEW YORK CITY: On November 6, 2017, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an Amendment to New York City’s existing Earned Sick Time Act (“Sick Time Act”). The Amendment will go into effect on May 5, 2018. This Amendment […]
Gender-Neutral Restrooms a New York City Requirement
Gender-Neutral Restrooms a New York City Requirement On June 28, 2016, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation amending the City’s administrative code, plumbing code and building code to require gender-neutral single-occupant restrooms. The new law applies to businesses and other establishments in all of New York City’s five boroughs with existing single-occupancy, […]
Executive Budget sets forth New York State minimum wage increases and paid family leave
Executive Budget sets forth New York State minimum wage increases and paid family leave Recently, the 2016-2017 Executive Budget was announced and officially presented two anticipated pieces of legislation: minimum wage increases for all employees and paid family leave. Minimum Wage Increases for Employees Working in New York State The minimum wage increases will, for […]
