Employers in Albany County, New York will soon be required to disclose expected pay ranges in job postings under a new pay transparency law. The law, which is expected to go into effect on March 9, 2023, adds Albany County to the growing list of jurisdictions across New York State
Articles Discussing New York Wage & Hour Laws.
NYC Cannabis Pizzeria Sued for Minimum Wage, Overtime Compensation in Proposed Collective Action
Workers at three New York City cannabis-infused pizzerias are suing their company for failing to provide them with proper wages and overtime compensation. The proposed collective action lawsuit would include hourly prep cooks from the numerous St-ned Pizza restaurants across Brooklyn and Manhattan. Named as a defendant in the
New York State Enacts Pay Transparency Law
On December 21, 2022, Gov. Hochul signed Bill A10477/S9427A into law, which goes into effect on September 18, 2023, that will make New York the fourth US state to require salary ranges with job postings.
New York State Governor Signs Statewide Pay Transparency Law
Effective September 17, 2023, covered employers in New York State will have pay transparency obligations related to job advertisements under legislative bill S.9427-A/A.10477. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill on December 21, 2022.
New York joins other states like California and Washington in enacting pay transparency requirements in 2022. The
New York City Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect
On November 1, 2022, New York City’s pay transparency law went into effect, requiring most employers in New York City to post salary ranges in job advertisements, including postings for internal opportunities.
New York City, New York State Pay Transparency Update
Effective November 1, 2022, covered New York City employers will need to comply with the New York City pay transparency law. This legislation requires disclosure of salary ranges in advertisements, rather than offer letters or upon request from applicants or employees. The city law is like enactments in other jurisdictions,
Chipotle Workers Win $20 Million Settlement in New York City for Labor Violations
Chipotle workers in New York won a $20 million settlement from their employer for violating a series of state labor laws. The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection found the make-your-own burrito company in breach of the state’s Fair Workweek law as well as Paid Safe
Recent Litigation Reminds Employers of the Importance of Timely Wage Payments
Currently, the New York courts are considering a class action lawsuit brought against Wal-Mart Associates, Inc., alleging that the company violated the pay frequency requirement of New York’s Labor Law by paying certain workers every two weeks instead of weekly. The lawsuit could cost Wal-Mart, and other companies hit with
New York Passes Bill Requiring Compensation Ranges in Job Postings
On June 1, 2022, the New York State Legislature passed Senate Bill S9427A, which would amend the New York Labor Law (NYLL) by requiring that employers disclose compensation ranges in job, promotion, and transfer advertisements. This bill comes on the heels of New York City’s recent enactment of a similar
Pay Transparency Laws Proliferate in New York
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Costco Sued by NY Workers for Wage Violations.
Last month, former Costco employee, Heidi Burian, sued the retail giant on behalf of herself and other workers for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New York State law by failing to compensate them correctly and on time. The proposed class action suit was filed in the
NYC Mayor Signs Pay Transparency Law
New York City Pay Transparency Law to Take Effect in November 2022
The New York City Council has pushed back implementation of the salary transparency law from May 15, 2022, to November 1, 2022.
On January 15, 2022, New York City enacted legislation requiring all covered employers to include a minimum and maximum salary for the position advertised. The new law was set to
NYC Amends Wage Transparency Law
Four months ago, New York City became the second jurisdiction in the country to require employers to include the minimum and maximum potential salaries for open positions in job postings. While passed with the intention of providing applicants greater transparency about potential pay (and to narrow the pay gap),
New York City Council Passes Amended Salary Disclosure Law, Paving the Way for Enactment
On April 28, 2022, the New York City Council passed Int. No. 134-A, which revises Local Law 32, New York City’s previously enacted salary disclosure law. In order to become law, the bill must be signed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. While the mayor has thirty days to
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