Professional Exemption

Most New York employers are subject to both federal and state minimum wage and overtime requirements. In most cases, this means the employer must pay its employees at least the minimum wage for all hours worked and time-and-a-half for hours over 40 in a week. There are, however, many exceptions to these requirements. This post … Read more

Hiring First Employee New York

There are three general scenarios for a business hiring its first employee in New York State: A New York-based business is hiring its first employee overall. A company that already has one or more employees in another state is hiring its first employee in New York. A foreign company is hiring its first U.S. employee, … Read more

Paid Family Leave

Are you ready to implement the New York Paid Family Leave Program? More details are still emerging. A previous post discussed the basics of the New York Paid Family Leave Program that is set to take effect in 2018. Recently, the state has issued new proposed regulations and established the first maximum employee contribution. Beginning … Read more