On May 24, 2017, the New York City Council passed five bills – collectively called the “Fair Workplace” legislative package – four of which significantly restrict the ability of fast food and retail employers to schedule their staff. On May 30, 2017, Mayor de Blasio signed these bills into law, making their effective date November 26, 2017. As discussed below, these laws severely impact the ability of fast food and retail employers to create and modify their employees’ schedules and impose harsh penalties for changes, despite employers’ legitimate scheduling needs. A final bill passed with this package requires fast food employers to deduct voluntary contributions to not-for-profit organizations from employees’ pay.
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