Employers are reminded that the New York State Pay Transparency Law goes into effect Sept. 17, 2023. Covered employers in New York State will have new pay transparency obligations related to job advertisements.
Articles Discussing New York Wage & Hour Laws.
New York City’s New Pay Protections for App-Based Restaurant Delivery Workers Are Stayed
New York City was on track to becoming the first major U.S. city to implement a minimum pay-rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers. However, the new law, which was scheduled to go into effect July 12, 2023, has been stayed by New York State Supreme Court Judge Nicholas Moyne.
New York Mandatory Nurse Overtime Law Amendments Take Effect
Significant amendments to New York law regarding mandatory overtime for nurses took effect on June 28, 2023. The changes resulted from New York Assembly Bill 970 / Senate Bill 850, which Governor Hochul signed in March, amending Section 167 of the Labor Law. The legislation involved a “chapter amendment”
New York Legislature to Increase Executive, Administrative, and Professional Compensation Threshold, Expanding Certain Wage Payment Protections
New York’s threshold for a white-collar worker exemption is slated to be increased under legislation passed by the New York legislature last week. This requirement does not directly relate to New York’s salary threshold for white-collar exemptions under the New York Wage Orders, the pending increases to which we
Budget Expected to Raise New York’s Minimum Wage
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agreement with legislative leaders for the FY2024 New York State Budget on April 27, 2023. Notably, the deal includes legislation that would increase the state minimum wage rate for the next three years, and index the minimum wage to the consumer price
New York State Amends Pay Transparency Law
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an amendment to the New York State Pay Transparency Law that modifies the applicability of the law, lessens an employer’s recordkeeping requirements, and clarifies what constitutes an “advertisement.” The September 17, 2023, effective date remains unchanged, as does the requirement to include the
New York State Amends Pay Transparency Law and Warehouse Worker Protection Act
On March 3, 2023, Gov. Hochul signed Bill A999/S1326 into law, which amends New York’s Pay Transparency Law (NYPTL) that will place New York among the growing number of states to require salary ranges with job advertisements.
Manhattan District Attorney Sets Sights on Allegations of Employer Wage Theft
On February 16, 2023, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced the creation of a special unit to “investigate and prosecute” wage theft, harassment, and exploitation of workers. He also announced the establishment, in partnership with the New York State Department of Labor, of a fund to repay victims
New York City D.A. Wants to Prosecute Wage Theft as a Crime
On February 16, 2023, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced that his office has partnered with the New York State Department of Labor and local law enforcement to create the “Worker Protection Unit” and “Stolen Wages Fund.” The newly created Worker Protection Unit will focus on pursuing
Albany County, New York’s New Law Requiring Disclosure of Pay Ranges in Job Postings
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
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,