New York - Labor Law

On June 22, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed Executive Order No. 17 , “Protecting Workers From Extreme Heat,” directing a range of city agencies to develop heat illness prevention guidance, study heat-related health data, and strengthen protections for workers exposed to extreme heat. The order took effect immediately.

New York City has taken a significant step toward regulating workplace heat exposure. On June 22, 2026, Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an Executive Order (EO) directing city agencies to develop worker heat safety guidance, heat illness prevention plans, and recommendations for stronger construction-site protections. The EO does not immediately impose a broad private-sector heat standard, but it signals that heat illness prevention is becoming a formal workplace safety priority in New York City. Ke…

Defending claims under New York Labor Law presents unique challenges that require a deep understanding of statutory nuances and evolving case law. Join Goldberg Segalla partners Jamie McAleavey , Jeff Matty , and Jessica Erickson as they discuss how to gain actionable insights into defending against

New York Enacts Chapter Amendment to “Trapped at Work Act,” Clarifying Scope, Creating Targeted Exceptions, and Delaying Effective Date On February 13, 2026, Governor Hochul signed the chapter amendment to the Trapped at Work Act, expanding the scope of the Act while setting forth new exceptions. tg

On December 19, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that prohibits certain “stay or pay” agreements that require employees to repay their employer for specific training costs if the employee leaves before a specified period. The law took effect immediately.

New York Enacts Sweeping Amendments to Child Labor Laws On May 9, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law major amendments to New York’s child labor protections as part of the FY26 State Budget . These changes—contained in Parts W and X of the Education, Labor, Housing, and Family Assistance Bud

New York’s governor and state legislature have finally stumbled to completion of this year’s budget negotiations and enacted legislation as part of the 2025–26 state budget, which includes significant amendments to the New York Labor Law (NYLL).

On April 8, 2025, the New York State Legislature took up Senate Bill S7289 , which, if enacted, would amend the New York Labor Law (NYLL) by adding a new article 35-A, otherwise known as the “New York State Fast Food Franchisor Accountability Act,” and impose joint and several liability on

Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, all private-sector employers in New York must provide eligible employees 20 hours of paid prenatal leave. The New York State

The State of New York has adopted a first-in-the-nation requirement that employers provide twenty hours of paid leave per year as a stand-alone leave benefit for pregnant employees. The New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL) has clarified that this new requirement takes effect on January 1, 2025

TakeawaysAs of 1/1/25, all private-sector employers in New York, regardless of their size, must provide eligible employees 20 hours of paid prenatal leave.Paid prenatal leave may be used only by employees directly receiving prenatal healthcare services.New York employers should review and update the

Goldberg Segalla partners Theodore W. Ucinski and Kelly A. McGee will discuss the basics of NY Labor Law §§ 240(1), 241(6), and 200, as well as recent cases of interest from the Court of Appeals and Appellate Division.

Goldberg Segalla partners Theodore W. Ucinski and Kelly A. McGee will discuss the basics of NY Labor Law §§ 240(1), 241(6), and 200, as well as recent cases of interest from the Court of Appeals and Appellate Division. This webinar is geared toward anyone who needs to know the fundamentals of Labor

On September 6, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend employer-sponsored meetings the “primary purpose” of which is to communicate the employer’s opinions on religious or political matters, including relating to joining a labor

Minnesota will soon prohibit employers from requiring employees to attend political or religious meetings, including talks about labor unions. Additionally, similar legislation passed by the New York legislature will likely become effective shortly.

On October 28, 2021, Governor Hochul signed legislation which expanded the scope of whistleblower protection under New York Labor Law Section 740. The new amended law expands the scope of individuals protected, the definition of protected activity, and the types of employment related actions which c

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill (S858) that amends the New York Labor Law to make it easier for employees to bring claims against their employers for alleged unpaid and/or owed wages. The legislation, titled the “No Wage Theft Loophole Act,” aims to eliminate what its supporters say is

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