New York employers, start 2024 with crucial updates to minimum wage and exemption salaries—staying informed is key for a fair and compliant workplace.
Read MoreNew York's "Freelance Isn't Free" Act, effective May 20, 2024, strengthens protections for freelance workers, reshaping dynamics for small businesses engaging independent contractors.
Read MoreAs the holiday season approaches, small business owners must navigate the delicate balance between celebration and liability at their company's festive gatherings.
Read MoreGovernor Kathy Hochul signed a labor law amendment requiring New York employers to inform workers about their right to file for unemployment benefits upon separation, as of November 13, 2023.
Read MoreThe EEOC's new Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2024-28 puts the spotlight on equal pay in the workplace.
Read MoreAs federal agencies increasingly collaborate on workplace regulation enforcement, employers find themselves exposed to heightened liability.
Read MoreThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has introduced a stringent new standard for evaluating workplace regulations, impacting all employers, regardless of their union status.
Read MoreA recent legal ruling emphasizes the potential risks faced by employers using time clock rounding policies under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Read MoreFollowing a recent NLRB ruling, employee handbooks require immediate revision for compliance.
Read MoreEmployers must stay informed about critical changes to Form I-9 verification procedures to ensure compliance with evolving immigration regulations.
Read MoreNew York toughens stance on wage theft by making it a criminal offense, reinforcing worker protections.
Read MoreEffective September 17, 2023, New York State employers must disclose pay ranges in job ads, facing penalties for non-compliance.
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