On December 4, 2025, the New York City Council overrode a mayoral veto to enact two new pay data reporting laws, Int. 0982-2024-A and Int. 0984-2024-A, that will require large employers to submit annual reports with pay data by race, ethnicity, and sex, modeled after the former federal EEO-1 Component
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2026 Minimum Wage Increases in New York: Key Details for Employers
The minimum wage in New York State is set to increase to $17.00 in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County and to $16.00 for employees in the rest of the state, beginning January 1, 2026, along with several other wage credit adjustments affecting employers.
Stay Tuned: Potential Expansion of NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time
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 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,
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
New New York City Rules for Paid Prenatal Leave to Take Effect in July 2025
New New York City Rules for Paid Prenatal Leave to Take Effect in July 2025
On the heels of New York State’s amendment of its Paid Sick Leave Law to create a first-in-the-nation paid prenatal personal leave (PPPL) entitlement, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
New York State Limits Damages in Pay Frequency Claims
New York Labor Law (NYLL) Section 191 mandates that employers pay employees their wages within a certain frequency depending on the classification of employees. For employees that meet the definition of a “manual worker,” the law requires payment of wages “weekly and not later than seven calendar days after the end of the week in which the wages are earned.”
Liquidated Damages Now Unavailable in Certain New and Pending Payroll Frequency Lawsuits
Many New York employers facing substantial liability arising from class actions alleging pay frequency violations of New York Labor Law Section 198 now have relief. Governor Hochul recently signed into law as part of a budget bill an amendment to the Labor Law that effectively eliminates the availability of liquidated damages against most employers that failed to pay their manual workers on a weekly basis.
NYS Legislature and Governor Hochul Reach Agreement in State Budget to Limit Damages on Frequency-of-Pay Cases
NYS Legislature and Governor Hochul Reach Agreement in State Budget to Limit Damages on Frequency-of-Pay Cases
In a significant development for New York employers, the New York State Legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul have agreed to amend the New York Labor Law (NYLL) to limit the damages available in so-called
Final Phase of NYC Minimum Pay-Rate Increase for App-Based Delivery Workers Is In Effect
TakeawayBeginning 04.01.25, delivery platform companies must pay delivery workers in New York City a $21.44 per hour minimum pay-rate.Related links
New York Employers Should Be Mindful of New Break and Leave Laws Affecting Pregnant and Nursing Employees
Effective June 19, 2024, New York Labor Law § 206-c was amended to provide employees a 30-minute paid break to express breast milk. This 30-minute paid break time to express milk in the workplace is applicable to all public and private employees regardless of employer size or industry.