New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act imposes contract, payment, recordkeeping, and anti-discrimination requirements on companies that hire freelancers. The law defines “freelance worker” very broadly. New obligations apply to contracts with freelancers entered into on or after May 20, 2024.
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New York City Creates a Private Right of Action for Alleged Violations of the Earned Sick and Safe Time Act
On January 20, 2024, New York City enacted a law that will create a private right of action allowing employees to file lawsuits in court alleging violations of the city’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) within two years of learning of an alleged violation.
What Changed in Workers’ Compensation Law and How Will it Impact Your Business?
A description of the changes in Workers’ Compensation law – along with the perspective of highly experienced workers’ compensation attorneys – is just a click away.
New York Second Department Holds No Private Right of Action for Pay Frequency Claims
On January 17, 2024, New York’s Appellate Division Second Department held that “manual workers” under the state labor law do not have a private right of action to pursue alleged violations of the labor law’s weekly pay requirement. The decision marks a deviation from a 2019 Appellate Division First Department
Governor Hochul Proposes New York Labor Law Amendment to End Pay Frequency Claims
Governor Kathy Hochul’s newly unveiled fiscal year 2025 executive budget proposal includes an amendment to Section 198 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL) that could put an end to pay frequency claims.
New York Frequency of Pay Update: Governor Proposes Legislation and Second Department Finds No Private Right of Action for New York Manual Worker Frequency of Pay Claims
New York Labor Law (NYLL) Section 191 sets out a “schedule” for the frequency of wage payments of various categories of workers, including manual workers, who must be paid on a weekly basis. New York State’s Department of Labor has defined a “manual worker” to include employees who spend
Governor Hochul Proposes to Limit New York Manual Worker Frequency of Pay Claims
On January 16, 2024, Governor Hochul announced her Executive Budget Proposal for the 2025 fiscal year, which includes language that would provide significant relief to employers currently faced with an onslaught of “frequency of pay” litigation. Under the governor’s proposal,1 which would need to be accepted by the legislature through
New York City Council Passes Bill that Would Create a Private Right of Action under the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act
On December 20, 2023, the New York City Council passed a bill (Proposed Int. No. 563-A) that would create a private right of action to seek damages and other relief for violations of New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA).
Avoiding Unlawful Housing Discrimination in New York State: Part 3
Landlords, property managers, realtors, and others in residential real estate strive to avoid inadvertently discriminating against individuals renting or leasing residential properties. Despite best intentions, discrimination can occur against protected classes covered under the New York State Human Rights Law.
New York City Employers Must Make Room for Another Notice Distribution and Posting Requirement
New York State and City law already impose a myriad of posting and notice distribution requirements on New York City employers. Beginning July 1, 2024, New York City employers must distribute to employees and “conspicuously post” a notice provided by city agencies that lists employee rights under federal, state, and local law. The notice will identify which laws apply to workers regardless of immigration status and include information about union organizing right.
New York State Employment Law Update (Part 4)
New York codifies employer requirement to notify employees of unemployment benefit rights
New York State Employment Law Update (Part 2)
Gov. Hochul signed S5572/A6796, which increases the threshold for applicability of wage-payment protections under Article 6 of the New York Labor law for certain persons employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, from $900 to $1,300 per week.
New York State Employment Law Update (Part 3)
Gov. Hochul signed S5640/A5295 enacting New York Labor Law Section 203-f, which renders any employment agreement unenforceable if it requires employees to assign the rights to inventions developed using the employee’s own property and time. The law does specify exemptions for intellectual property created with actual or demonstrably anticipated research of the employer, or from work performed by the employee in the course of their work for the employer.
New York Department of Labor Approves Proposed Modified Wage Orders
The New York State Department of Labor has approved and made final its proposed regulations to align the state’s industry-specific regulatory wage requirements with the upcoming legislatively approved increases in the state minimum wage.
A Step Too Far? Governor Hochul Vetoes New York Non-Compete Ban
New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed Senate Bill S3100A, a bill passed by both houses of the legislature in June, that would prohibit all non-compete agreements.