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Articles Discussing New York Labor Law.

New York’s 2025–26 Budget Includes Immediate Labor Law Reforms, Important Changes to Pay Frequency Laws

Posted: May 14, 2025 | Ogletree Deakins Category: New York - Labor Law

New York’s governor and state legislature have finally stumbled to completion of this year’s budget negotiations and enacted legislation as part of the 2025–26 state budget, which includes significant amendments to the New York Labor Law (NYLL).

New York State Senate Bill Would Make Fast-Food Franchisors Jointly and Severally Liable for Certain Labor Law Violations

Posted: May 14, 2025 | Ogletree Deakins Category: New York - Labor Law

On April 8, 2025, the New York State Legislature took up Senate Bill S7289, which, if enacted, would amend the New York Labor Law (NYLL) by adding a new article 35-A, otherwise known as the “New York State Fast Food Franchisor Accountability Act,” and impose joint and several liability on

NYS Paid Prenatal Leave FAQs Provide Guidance In Advance of January Compliance

Posted: December 11, 2024 | Jackson Lewis Category: New York - Labor Law

Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, all private-sector employers in New York must provide eligible employees 20 hours of paid prenatal leave. The New York State

New York’s New Paid Prenatal Leave Benefit: Are You Ready for January 1, 2025?

Posted: December 11, 2024 | Ogletree Deakins Category: New York - Labor Law

The State of New York has adopted a first-in-the-nation requirement that employers provide twenty hours of paid leave per year as a stand-alone leave benefit for pregnant employees. The New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL) has clarified that this new requirement takes effect on January 1, 2025, and confirmed

NYS Paid Prenatal Leave: Employers Must Manage a New Entitlement in the New Year

Posted: December 10, 2024 | Jackson Lewis Category: New York - Labor Law

TakeawaysAs of 1/1/25, all private-sector employers in New York, regardless of their size, must provide eligible employees 20 hours of paid prenatal leave.Paid prenatal leave may be used only by employees directly receiving prenatal healthcare services.New York employers should review and update their policies and practices to comply.Related link

WEBINAR: Labor Law Update: Spring 2024

Posted: April 2, 2024 | Goldberg Segalla Category: New York - Labor Law

Goldberg Segalla partners Theodore W. Ucinski and Kelly A. McGee will discuss the basics of NY Labor Law §§ 240(1), 241(6), and 200, as well as recent cases of interest from the Court of Appeals and Appellate Division. 

Labor Law Update: Fall 2023

Posted: November 27, 2023 | Goldberg Segalla Category: New York - Labor Law

Goldberg Segalla partners Theodore W. Ucinski and Kelly A. McGee will discuss the basics of NY Labor Law §§ 240(1), 241(6), and 200, as well as recent cases of interest from the Court of Appeals and Appellate Division. This webinar is geared toward anyone who needs to know the fundamentals of Labor Law, as well as the advanced practitioner who wants an update on recent decisions.

New York Governor Signs Law Banning Mandatory ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings

Posted: September 17, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Category: New York - Labor Law

On September 6, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend employer-sponsored meetings the “primary purpose” of which is to communicate the employer’s opinions on religious or political matters, including relating to joining a labor organization. The new law, which took

Legislation Banning ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings Enacted in Minnesota, Awaiting Enactment in New York

Posted: June 15, 2023 | Jackson Lewis Category: New York - Labor Law

Minnesota will soon prohibit employers from requiring employees to attend political or religious meetings, including talks about labor unions. Additionally, similar legislation passed by the New York legislature will likely become effective shortly. 

Employee Whistleblower Protections Expanded Under New York Labor Law Section 740

Posted: December 2, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Category: New York - Labor Law

On October 28, 2021, Governor Hochul signed legislation which expanded the scope of  whistleblower protection under New York Labor Law Section 740. The new amended law expands the scope of individuals protected, the definition of protected activity, and the types of employment related actions which can constitute retaliation, the

New York Amends Labor Law to Expand Employees’ Ability to Bring Wage Claims

Posted: August 24, 2021 | Littler Category: New York - Labor Law

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill (S858) that amends the New York Labor Law to make it easier for employees to bring claims against their employers for alleged unpaid and/or owed wages.  The legislation, titled the “No Wage Theft Loophole Act,” aims to eliminate what its supporters say is

New York Labor Law Update

Posted: April 14, 2021 | Goldberg Segalla Category: New York - Labor Law

  • Availability of the Special Employee Defense
  • Ladder safety requirements for employers
  • Proper use of scaffolding on worksites
  • Enumerated activity under § 240(1)

Labor Law Update (Winter/Spring 2015)

Posted: April 7, 2015 | Goldberg Segalla Category: New York - Labor Law

Is the work being performed a “protected activity” under New York Labor Law?

With Overwhelming Vote, New York City Council Passes Paid Sick Day Law

Posted: May 10, 2013 | Jackson Lewis Category: New York - Labor Law

New York City is poised to require employers to provide their workers with sick days. The City Council, by a vote of 45-3, has passed legislation requiring New York City private-sector employers, outside of the manufacturing industry, to provide paid (or unpaid, for certain employers) sick time to employees. The measure approved by the Council on May 8, 2013, reflects a compromise between advocates of such legislation, opponents in the business community and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, whose delay in bringing the bill for a vote was used (and continues to be used) against her by other mayoral candidates.

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