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New State Law Changes Workplace Posting Requirements
Labor Law Section 201 mandates that employers post certain legal notices provided by the New York Commissioner of Labor in a conspicuous place on each floor of their premises. A…
Read MoreStatewide Pay Transparency Law Signed
Governor Hochul has signed legislation establishing a statewide pay transparency law in New York State. Under this new law, which takes effect on September 17th, employers are required to list…
Read MoreNew Veterans’ Benefit and Services Posting Requirement
All New York State employers with more than 50 employees are now required to display a new Veterans’ Benefits & Services poster. Legislation signed in November now requires the poster…
Read MoreFood Allergy Awareness Law
A new law taking effect on May 20th requires restaurants, grocery stores with prepared foods, and online vendors to post a notice for their employees that contains information on the…
Read MoreGovernor Announces Proposal to Index the Minimum Wage
Earlier this month Governor Hochul included in her State of the State Message a proposal to automatically increase the minimum wage. The Governor cited difficult economic conditions due to inflation…
Read MoreReminder: Minimum Wage Increases at the End of the Month
The state’s minimum wage rate varies depending on the region, and is increasing every year until it reaches $15.00 per hour. New York City, Long Island, and Westchester have reached…
Read MoreSLA Cap on Split Case Fee on Hold Due to Legal Challenge
In a surprise to almost no one, Southern Glaser Wine & Spirits went to court and obtained a Temporary Restraining Order preventing the Liquor Authority from implementing the updated rule…
Read MoreSLA Reigns In Exorbitant Split Case Fees
After years of work to address outrageous fees charged by liquor wholesalers, the Members of the State Liquor Authority adopted an updated split case fee regulation at their Board Meeting…
Read MoreMinimum Wage Rates Set to Increase at End of Year
The state’s minimum wage rate varies depending on the region, and is increasing every year until it reaches $15.00 per hour. New York City, Long Island, and Westchester have reached…
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve All Night Permits
Under New York State law, All Night Permits allowing establishments to stay open until 8:00 am can only be issued when New Year’s Day falls on a weekday. Since January…
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