Do you know how often you must pay your employees? Federal law does not directly address this issue for most employers. But state laws often do. This post describes the most prevalent New York pay frequency requirements for private employers. New York’s payday laws do not apply to most public (governmental) employers. Many public employees … Read more
On October 23, 2017, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo extended the Clean Indoor Air Act to prohibit vaping, the use of electronic cigarettes, in most indoor public places. The New York vaping ban covers the same places as the state’s restrictions on public smoking of traditional cigarettes. This includes bars, restaurants, and workplaces, among others. … Read more
In July, I discussed 5 Big Legal Questions for New York Employers. Three months later, we’re still dealing with the same issues. Let’s update where we are. Question 1: Healthcare??? July Prediction: Obamacare reigns for the foreseeable future, probably into 2018. Republicans will need to slow down and construct a fully workable alternative before repealing … Read more