On December 24, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law amendments to New York’s private-sector data breach notification law (General Business Law § 899-aa) and government agency data breach notification law (New York State Technology Law § 208). The private-sector changes include a thirty-day deadline for businesses to
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New York Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act Approved
New York Law will require certain warehouse employers to develop injury reduction programs, train employees on ways to reduce injuries, and help identify and minimize risks of musculoskeletal injuries. Law will also require use of ergonomist to evaluate musculoskeletal injury risk factors.
How Does the New York State Fashion Workers Act Affect Industry Employers and Models?
The New York State Fashion Workers Act creates a new statutory scheme for the regulation of model management companies and their clients. The law imposes new duties and obligations on covered employers related to, among other things, registration requirements, contract terms, wage-and-hour protections, and the use of artificial intelligence.
New York Significantly Expands Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Work-Related Stress Claims
On December 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation, S.6635/A.5745, to support employees facing job-related mental health issues. The law, which went into effect on January 1, 2025, will allow any employee to file for workers’ compensation for specific types of mental health injuries based on extraordinary work-related stress.
New York Employers – Key 2025 Employment Law Updates
Employers in the Empire State face several significant changes in 2025. These legal developments impact everything from sick leave to minimum wage. Here are the key takeaways for employers.
New York Enacts Immediate Updates to Breach Notification Law
Governor Kathy Hochul signed several bills last month designed to strengthen protections for the personal data of consumers. One of those bills (S2659B)
New York Launches Initiative to Minimize Injuries Among Warehouse Employees
On December 21, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Program (S5081C/A8907A), requiring certain warehouse employers in New York to prepare and implement formal injury reduction programs that identify and minimize the risks of musculoskeletal injuries to their employees.
New York State Public Work Contractor Registration Requirement Takes Effect December 30, 2024
Contractors and subcontractors that perform work on projects subject to Article 8 of the New York Labor Law must register with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) on or before December 30, 2024. Article 8 of the Labor Law contains New York State’s prevailing wage requirements for public
New York Enacts New Law for Workers Facing Job-Related Mental Injury
FAQs on New York Paid Prenatal Leave Law Provide Much Needed Guidance to Employers Prior to January First
The New York State Department of Labor (NY DOL) has released highly anticipated guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the new January 1, 2025 requirement for employers to provide paid leave for pregnant employees to attend prenatal medical appointments and procedures.
New Procedure in New York for Additional Injury Sites & Consequential Injuries
New York State Expands Guidance for Employers to Notify Current and Former Workers of Potential 9/11 Benefits
Businesses that had employees working in Lower Manhattan and Western Brooklyn when the September 11th attacks occurred may need to notify those employees of their potential eligibility for benefits under two federal compensation funds.
New York City’s Safe Hotels Act Creates New Obligations for Hotel Owners and Operators
New York City’s Safe Hotels Act, effective May 3, 2025, will impose new requirements on hotel owners and operators in the city. The law includes a new licensing requirement with staffing, safety, cleanliness, direct employment, and panic button obligations. Large hotels will no longer be permitted to use contractors, subcontractors,
New Laws in New York May Raise Employers’ Costs, Starting January 1, 2025
Employers with workers in New York State may want to start preparing now for several new rules that will take effect on January 1, 2025. Most of them are likely to impact employers’ bottom lines.
New York Legislature to Consider Amendment to the New York Retail Worker Safety Act
The New York Retail Worker Safety Act (S8358B/A8947C) has been signed into law and the effective date of March 3, 2025, is fast approaching. Meanwhile, there have been some discussions of a possible amendment before the law goes into effect. The governor’s office has been working with the legislature to