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Articles About New York Labor And Employment Law.
WEBINAR: Testing the Testers: Spotting Quality Assessment in Vocational Evaluations
Testing and assessment are central to forensic vocational evaluations, yet many reports contain flawed or outdated practices that can be misleading.
WEBINAR: Defending Claims Under New York Labor Law
Potential Impact of a Mamdani Mayoral Election on Employment Law in New York City
Stay Tuned: Potential Expansion of NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time
New York State Drastically Increases the Maximum Weekly Unemployment Insurance Benefit
New York State Drastically Increases the Maximum Weekly Unemployment Insurance Benefit
Earlier this month, New York State raised the maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit by almost 73%, increasing it from $504 per week to $869 per week. According to the New York Department of Labor (NY DOL), benefits will increase
New York City Council Passes Bill That Would Expand Safe and Sick Leave Requirements
On September 25, 2025, the New York City Council sent to the mayor a bill (Int. No. 0780-2024) that would amend the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) to incorporate the requirements under the New York City Temporary Schedule Change Law. The bill provides additional covered reasons to take
New York City Council Passes Amendments That Would Require Employers to Report Pay Data
New York City Council Passes Amendments That Would Require Employers to Report Pay Data
New York City and New York State have laws in place that require employers to publish salary ranges in job advertisements. On the heels of these laws, New York City employers may soon be required to
New York City Council Employer Pay Data Reporting Requirement Bills Await Mayor’s Signature
On October 9, 2025, the New York City Council passed two bills (Int. No. 0982-2024 and Int. No. 0984-2024) that if enacted into law would require New York City employers with 200 or more employees to annually submit pay reports for their New York City employees. The proposed report format
New York Law Expanding PERB’s Jurisdiction Faces Multiple Legal Challenges
New York City Releases Software Specifications for Fast-food Employer Fair Workweek Compliance
New York City Releases Software Specifications for Fast-food Employer Fair Workweek Compliance
In the last decade, various large cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Emeryville, and Los Angeles (and Los Angeles County)1 have passed predictable scheduling laws. These laws, also known as Fair Workweek (FWW) laws,
WEBINAR: Tri-State Treatment Tangle: Workers’ Compensation Legal Strategies for IMEs, MMIs, NFTs & Directed Care
New York Amends Healthy Terminals Act for 2026
New York Amends Healthy Terminals Act for 2026
Earlier this year, New York amended its Healthy Terminals Act (HTA) as part of the FY 2026 budget. Effective January 1, 2026, wage, benefit, and leave obligations for covered airport workers at JFK and LaGuardia Airports will be tied to the federal
Workers’ Comp Uncovered: Legal Insights & Risk Management Strategies
Rising Workers’ Compensation costs and compliance risks can drain your time, money, and resources. Join Goldberg Segalla partner Philip Unwin and Rochester insurance professional Brian Allen for guidance on how to remain compliant, reduce claims, and lower costs.
NYC’s Expanded Minimum Pay Protections for App-Based Grocery Delivery Workers Arrive, Bringing Varying Effective Dates + Possible Legal Challenges
Takeaways The New York City Council voted to override the mayor’s vetoes and enact two bills extending pay and other protections to app-based grocery delivery workers.App-based grocery delivery workers will be entitled to a minimum wage of $21.44 per hour.At least one grocery delivery app company has publicly threatened legal action against New York City officials over the legislation.Related links