Author: Lisa M. Brauner
New York State Paid Family Leave Takes Effect January 1, 2018: Are You Ready?
Starting January 1, 2018, all private employers, regardless of employer size, with employees working in New York State for 30 or more days in a calendar year, must have Paid Family Leave coverage for their employees. What is Paid Family Leave? As … read more
NYC’s Earned Sick Time Act Will Require Employers to Provide Paid Time Off for Domestic Violence Victims in 2018
On November 6, 2017, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law a bill that expands the protections of New York City’s Earned Sick Time Act (New York City’s “Paid Sick Leave Law”) to include paid time off for victims of domestic violence, … read more
Reminder: New York’s Minimum Wage Increases December 31st
Effective December 31, 2017, the minimum wage for New York employers will increase as set forth in the chart below. The applicable minimum wage rates will vary depending on where the employee performs his/her job. NYC – Large Employers (of 11 or … read more
The Annual Holiday Party! Tra- La-La-La-Lawsuit?
Office holiday parties are a time for employees to relax, let loose, knock back a few cold ones, and connect with colleagues on an informal, more personal level, right? Well, yes and no. You may have heard stories of sexually inappropriate behavior … read more
NYC Salary History Ban Takes Effect October 31, 2017
“How much did you earn in your last job?” That question– often posed by prospective employers during the hiring process–is now illegal in New York City. What’s New Starting October 31, 2017, all New York City private and public employers (regardless of … read more
NYC Makes History/”Herstory,” Barring Employers From Inquiring about Salary History
On April 5, 2017, the New York City Council passed a law amending New York City’s Human Rights Law to prohibit covered employers and employment agencies, with some narrow exceptions, from: a) inquiring about the salary history of a job applicant or … read more
New Legal Developments Affect New York Organizations Using Independent Contractors
Yoga Instructors May Be Independent Contractors On October 25, 2016, in the Matter of Yoga Vida NYC, a decision sure to have rippling effects through many industries, the New York State Court of Appeals–the highest court in New York State — ruled … read more
Federal Court Halts DOL Final Overtime Rule, Nationwide: Rule will not take effect December 1
What Just Happened? Many employers have been gearing up for months to comply with the DOL’s Final Overtime Rule (Final Rule), but on November 22, 2016, a federal court put the brakes on the Final Rule. Specifically, U.S. District Court Judge Amos … read more
